Native American Jemez Made Clown Storyteller with Four Babies

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Native American Jemez Made Clown Storyteller with Four Babies by Lenora Lupe Lucero

Classic storyteller by Lenora Lupe Lucero from Jemez, NM. This clown, holding a bol of watermelon slices is telling stories of their cultural history to the babies, several who are holding their own sweet treat. 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. Lupe Lucero is well-known for her humorous depictions of storytellers.