Storyteller with Four Babies Mary Lucero

Mary Rose Lucero Fire Clan, an active artist since the 1960s. Her storytelling and nacimiento figures are known for their unique features, including oval-shaped mouths and the use of native clays and slips for paint, with accents of commercial turquoise for added highlights, such as jewelry.

The Native American Storyteller Doll is regarded as one of the most exceptional representations of culture. These sculptures are not only visually stunning, but also hold significant meaning and symbolism in American Indian traditions and principles. A key feature of a Pueblo Storyteller is an open-mouthed figure, often surrounded by children, animals, or both, who listen intently to the tales being told.