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Cochiti Pueblo Female Storyteller holding a Child in her Blanket - C3688.53

Category: Pottery | Posted by Adobe Gallery Team Member | Wed, Aug 10th 2016, 3:43pm

Cochiti Pueblo Pottery Storyteller - C3688.53It is not unusual for pueblo potters to forego signing their work, especially some of the older women, as it is not an accepted practice to seek fame above others.  Many older potters adhere to this philosophy.  Whether that is the reason we see unsigned contemporary pottery is not really known but perhaps it carries some weight. 

 

 

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