Storyteller, signed by Jemez Pueblo Artist, W. (Wilma) Gachupin
$185.00
This beautiful Storyteller Figure with three children was hand formed by Native American Jemez Pueblo Artist, Wilma Gachupin. This artist was born into the Jemez Pueblo in 1957, her Native American name is “Sacred Rock Basket”. She was taught traditional methods of pottery making from her relatives, including her brother, Kenneth Sando. She chose to specialize in creating natural hand coiled and hand painted storytellers, nativities, and corn maidens. All her pieces are formed from clay and other natural pigments within the Jemez Pueblo, which she personally gathers, her paints are from natural sources. Wilma’s storytellers always have really big bright eyes, the artists says this idea came from her daughter Megan, who she says was born with bright eyes.
The colors on this piece are soft due to the natural sourcing of the paints. This softness compliments the style of the piece. There is some minimal soiling and scuffing of paint appropriate for age. I see no evidence of cracks or repairs. The piece is clearly signed on the base. It stands approx.8 inches tall, is approx. 4 1/2 inches long and is approx. 3 1/2 inches wide. Please carefully review 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. 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 our shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
The colors on this piece are soft due to the natural sourcing of the paints. This softness compliments the style of the piece. There is some minimal soiling and scuffing of paint appropriate for age. I see no evidence of cracks or repairs. The piece is clearly signed on the base. It stands approx.8 inches tall, is approx. 4 1/2 inches long and is approx. 3 1/2 inches wide. Please carefully review 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. 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 our shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
This beautiful Storyteller Figure with three children was hand formed by Native American Jemez Pueblo Artist, Wilma Gachupin. This artist was born into the Jemez Pueblo in 1957, her Native American name is “Sacred Rock Basket”. She was taught traditional methods of pottery making from her relatives, including her brother, Kenneth Sando. She chose to specialize in creating natural hand coiled and hand painted storytellers, nativities, and corn maidens. All her pieces are formed from clay and other natural pigments within the Jemez Pueblo, which she personally gathers, her paints are from natural sources. Wilma’s storytellers always have really big bright eyes, the artists says this idea came from her daughter Megan, who she says was born with bright eyes.
The colors on this piece are soft due to the natural sourcing of the paints. This softness compliments the style of the piece. There is some minimal soiling and scuffing of paint appropriate for age. I see no evidence of cracks or repairs. The piece is clearly signed on the base. It stands approx.8 inches tall, is approx. 4 1/2 inches long and is approx. 3 1/2 inches wide. Please carefully review 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. 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 our shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
The colors on this piece are soft due to the natural sourcing of the paints. This softness compliments the style of the piece. There is some minimal soiling and scuffing of paint appropriate for age. I see no evidence of cracks or repairs. The piece is clearly signed on the base. It stands approx.8 inches tall, is approx. 4 1/2 inches long and is approx. 3 1/2 inches wide. Please carefully review 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. 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 our shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
This beautiful Storyteller Figure with three children was hand formed by Native American Jemez Pueblo Artist, Wilma Gachupin. This artist was born into the Jemez Pueblo in 1957, her Native American name is “Sacred Rock Basket”. She was taught traditional methods of pottery making from her relatives, including her brother, Kenneth Sando. She chose to specialize in creating natural hand coiled and hand painted storytellers, nativities, and corn maidens. All her pieces are formed from clay and other natural pigments within the Jemez Pueblo, which she personally gathers, her paints are from natural sources. Wilma’s storytellers always have really big bright eyes, the artists says this idea came from her daughter Megan, who she says was born with bright eyes.
The colors on this piece are soft due to the natural sourcing of the paints. This softness compliments the style of the piece. There is some minimal soiling and scuffing of paint appropriate for age. I see no evidence of cracks or repairs. The piece is clearly signed on the base. It stands approx.8 inches tall, is approx. 4 1/2 inches long and is approx. 3 1/2 inches wide. Please carefully review 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. 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 our shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
The colors on this piece are soft due to the natural sourcing of the paints. This softness compliments the style of the piece. There is some minimal soiling and scuffing of paint appropriate for age. I see no evidence of cracks or repairs. The piece is clearly signed on the base. It stands approx.8 inches tall, is approx. 4 1/2 inches long and is approx. 3 1/2 inches wide. Please carefully review 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. 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 our shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.