Jemez Pueblo Artist A. Loretto, Storyteller
$195.00
Robed Storyteller Figure, created by recognized, Jemez Pueblo artist, Angie Loretto. This lovely piece stands approx. 6 inches tall, is approx. 4 1/2 inches long at the base and approx. 3 inches wide. This storyteller has six (6) children she is speaking with, including a baby who seems more focused on playing with her mom's necklace than listening to her. The artistry is very detailed, and the colors are soft earth tones framed by edging of white on the robe surrounding the speaker. Classic pueblo nations symbols are painted on the robe and the back is highlighted by a detailed stalk of corn. A symbol of abundance for all. There is a small chip on the edge of the robe by the speakers face and a hair line crack to the base. The designs remain clear and crisp, wear is appropriate for age and materials used. Please refer to photos for full perspective.
Storyteller figures are a relatively new genre in pueblo pottery. They first appeared in the 1960's when Helen Cordero of the Cochiti Pueblo created a storyteller figure in honor of her grandfather, Santiago Quintana, who was a tribal storyteller. Within the First Nations peoples, storytelling, though a form of entertainment serves a purpose far deeper than entertainment. The stories told are/were sacred. With no written language this was the means of preserving the thoughts and experiences of an entire culture. Tribal elders used stories as a medium to pass down cultural values to future generations. Mythologies teach and instill the principles, morals, and belief systems of a society in those who are listening. Stories are powerful Native American tools, and the Storyteller Figure is a means of connecting to the storytellers and doctrines of a specific people group. Every figure is crafted with an open mouth, signifying the act of storytelling. Every motif painted on the figure and or attached to the figure has significance to the culture of the pueblo from which the artist comes. There is beauty and deep spiritual significance that goes into the creation of each one of these figures.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
Storyteller figures are a relatively new genre in pueblo pottery. They first appeared in the 1960's when Helen Cordero of the Cochiti Pueblo created a storyteller figure in honor of her grandfather, Santiago Quintana, who was a tribal storyteller. Within the First Nations peoples, storytelling, though a form of entertainment serves a purpose far deeper than entertainment. The stories told are/were sacred. With no written language this was the means of preserving the thoughts and experiences of an entire culture. Tribal elders used stories as a medium to pass down cultural values to future generations. Mythologies teach and instill the principles, morals, and belief systems of a society in those who are listening. Stories are powerful Native American tools, and the Storyteller Figure is a means of connecting to the storytellers and doctrines of a specific people group. Every figure is crafted with an open mouth, signifying the act of storytelling. Every motif painted on the figure and or attached to the figure has significance to the culture of the pueblo from which the artist comes. There is beauty and deep spiritual significance that goes into the creation of each one of these figures.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
Robed Storyteller Figure, created by recognized, Jemez Pueblo artist, Angie Loretto. This lovely piece stands approx. 6 inches tall, is approx. 4 1/2 inches long at the base and approx. 3 inches wide. This storyteller has six (6) children she is speaking with, including a baby who seems more focused on playing with her mom's necklace than listening to her. The artistry is very detailed, and the colors are soft earth tones framed by edging of white on the robe surrounding the speaker. Classic pueblo nations symbols are painted on the robe and the back is highlighted by a detailed stalk of corn. A symbol of abundance for all. There is a small chip on the edge of the robe by the speakers face and a hair line crack to the base. The designs remain clear and crisp, wear is appropriate for age and materials used. Please refer to photos for full perspective.
Storyteller figures are a relatively new genre in pueblo pottery. They first appeared in the 1960's when Helen Cordero of the Cochiti Pueblo created a storyteller figure in honor of her grandfather, Santiago Quintana, who was a tribal storyteller. Within the First Nations peoples, storytelling, though a form of entertainment serves a purpose far deeper than entertainment. The stories told are/were sacred. With no written language this was the means of preserving the thoughts and experiences of an entire culture. Tribal elders used stories as a medium to pass down cultural values to future generations. Mythologies teach and instill the principles, morals, and belief systems of a society in those who are listening. Stories are powerful Native American tools, and the Storyteller Figure is a means of connecting to the storytellers and doctrines of a specific people group. Every figure is crafted with an open mouth, signifying the act of storytelling. Every motif painted on the figure and or attached to the figure has significance to the culture of the pueblo from which the artist comes. There is beauty and deep spiritual significance that goes into the creation of each one of these figures.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
Storyteller figures are a relatively new genre in pueblo pottery. They first appeared in the 1960's when Helen Cordero of the Cochiti Pueblo created a storyteller figure in honor of her grandfather, Santiago Quintana, who was a tribal storyteller. Within the First Nations peoples, storytelling, though a form of entertainment serves a purpose far deeper than entertainment. The stories told are/were sacred. With no written language this was the means of preserving the thoughts and experiences of an entire culture. Tribal elders used stories as a medium to pass down cultural values to future generations. Mythologies teach and instill the principles, morals, and belief systems of a society in those who are listening. Stories are powerful Native American tools, and the Storyteller Figure is a means of connecting to the storytellers and doctrines of a specific people group. Every figure is crafted with an open mouth, signifying the act of storytelling. Every motif painted on the figure and or attached to the figure has significance to the culture of the pueblo from which the artist comes. There is beauty and deep spiritual significance that goes into the creation of each one of these figures.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
Robed Storyteller Figure, created by recognized, Jemez Pueblo artist, Angie Loretto. This lovely piece stands approx. 6 inches tall, is approx. 4 1/2 inches long at the base and approx. 3 inches wide. This storyteller has six (6) children she is speaking with, including a baby who seems more focused on playing with her mom's necklace than listening to her. The artistry is very detailed, and the colors are soft earth tones framed by edging of white on the robe surrounding the speaker. Classic pueblo nations symbols are painted on the robe and the back is highlighted by a detailed stalk of corn. A symbol of abundance for all. There is a small chip on the edge of the robe by the speakers face and a hair line crack to the base. The designs remain clear and crisp, wear is appropriate for age and materials used. Please refer to photos for full perspective.
Storyteller figures are a relatively new genre in pueblo pottery. They first appeared in the 1960's when Helen Cordero of the Cochiti Pueblo created a storyteller figure in honor of her grandfather, Santiago Quintana, who was a tribal storyteller. Within the First Nations peoples, storytelling, though a form of entertainment serves a purpose far deeper than entertainment. The stories told are/were sacred. With no written language this was the means of preserving the thoughts and experiences of an entire culture. Tribal elders used stories as a medium to pass down cultural values to future generations. Mythologies teach and instill the principles, morals, and belief systems of a society in those who are listening. Stories are powerful Native American tools, and the Storyteller Figure is a means of connecting to the storytellers and doctrines of a specific people group. Every figure is crafted with an open mouth, signifying the act of storytelling. Every motif painted on the figure and or attached to the figure has significance to the culture of the pueblo from which the artist comes. There is beauty and deep spiritual significance that goes into the creation of each one of these figures.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
Storyteller figures are a relatively new genre in pueblo pottery. They first appeared in the 1960's when Helen Cordero of the Cochiti Pueblo created a storyteller figure in honor of her grandfather, Santiago Quintana, who was a tribal storyteller. Within the First Nations peoples, storytelling, though a form of entertainment serves a purpose far deeper than entertainment. The stories told are/were sacred. With no written language this was the means of preserving the thoughts and experiences of an entire culture. Tribal elders used stories as a medium to pass down cultural values to future generations. Mythologies teach and instill the principles, morals, and belief systems of a society in those who are listening. Stories are powerful Native American tools, and the Storyteller Figure is a means of connecting to the storytellers and doctrines of a specific people group. Every figure is crafted with an open mouth, signifying the act of storytelling. Every motif painted on the figure and or attached to the figure has significance to the culture of the pueblo from which the artist comes. There is beauty and deep spiritual significance that goes into the creation of each one of these figures.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.