Female Storyteller Figurine with 7 kids [SOLD]

In the first decade following the creation of the storyteller figurine by Helen Cordero, only about eight potters at Cochiti were producing the figurines. It was these eight potters that we featured in our first Storyteller Exhibit in the early 1980s. Among them was Seferina Ortiz. She is one of the earliest and long-lasting potters to make storyteller figurines.

Since Seferina passed away in 2007, it has been difficult for us to acquire pottery figurines made by her because most collectors who have them are keeping them since they cannot be replaced. It is a pleasure for us to be able to post this one to our site at this time.

This pottery figurine is especially nice.  Seferina provided a shawl around the adult’s body and a beautifully designed dress for her.  Five of the children are snug in the adult’s arm and two are asleep on her legs. The figurine is signed and dated 1983.

Condition: very good condition