Native American Cochiti Made Storyteller with Fourteen Little Ones--Vintage

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1990s Native American Cochiti Made Storyteller with Fourteen Little Ones by Dena Suina

This classic storyteller was handbuilt and handpainted by Dena Suina from Cochiti, NM. This woman is sitting with fourteen little ones in her arms and on her lap and shoulders. The children all seem to be enjoying listening to her stories of their culture. The storyteller is an adaptation of centuries-old creations in figurine pottery. Cultural traditions and values have historically been passed on by tribal elders through songs an stories geared to teaching the young. It is in these delightful representations that the intense love of the Native American Indians for their children is most clearly shown. This is an older piece by Dena and is pristinely painted. It was acquired from a private collector.