Hand Painted Acoma Storyteller

Crafted in the distinguished Acoma Pueblo tradition, this hand-painted storyteller embodies a timeless narrative form. The piece captures an elder figure surrounded by attentive children and creatures, preserving the cultural practice of oral storytelling through ceramic artistry. Each detail reflects the meticulous artisanship characteristic of Pueblo pottery, making this both a functional art object and a meaningful representation of indigenous heritage and familial bonds.

• The tradition was started by Cochiti Pueblo artist Helen Cordero in 1964 to honor her grandfather.
• The figures symbolize the importance of oral traditions and passing down cultural heritage to younger generations.
• Different Pueblo communities, such as Jemez and Cochiti, have distinct styles and use specific types of local clay and pigments.
• The children listening are often positioned on the main figure's lap, shoulders, or back.
• Acoma Storyteller, a traditional hand-coiled and hand-painted pottery figurine from the Pueblo people.

Features

Origin: This style of pottery is characteristic of the Acoma Pueblo in New Mexico, known for thin walls, a white slip, and vibrant designs.