Reclining Bear Storyteller Figurine with 3 Cubs [SOLD]

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Virgil Ortiz, Cochiti Pueblo Artist
  • Category: Figurines
  • Origin: Cochiti Pueblo, KO-TYIT
  • Medium: clay, pigment
  • Size: 3-1/4” height x 6-1/2” length x 3” width
  • Item # C3688.26
  • SOLD

Virgil Ortiz (1969- ) signatureThis figurine is marked on the underside with the date 1-3-92, presumably the date it was made by Virgil Ortiz.  Virgil started his pottery career making traditional figurative pottery such as people and animals, then he matured to make rather unusual figurines.  Now he is making figurines related to the Pueblo Revolt of the 16th century. 

 

Condition: very good condition

Virgil Ortiz, Cochiti Pueblo Artist
  • Category: Figurines
  • Origin: Cochiti Pueblo, KO-TYIT
  • Medium: clay, pigment
  • Size: 3-1/4” height x 6-1/2” length x 3” width
  • Item # C3688.26
  • SOLD

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