Native American Storytellers
Native American Jemez Pueblo pottery female storyteller with three children, Pueblo clay, by
We call them storytellers now, but the originators of this idea referred to them as “mother singers”. By either name, they have always represented the timeless tradition of passing Pueblo heritage from one generation to the next with stories.
Jemez pottery storyteller figure with 3 children. by Janeth Fraqua. 7" x 4" ~ P569S
$275.00
Native American Jemez Pueblo pottery female storyteller with three children, Pueblo clay, by
Janeth Fragua.
Janeth Fragua was born to Rose Fragua of Jemez Pueblo in 1964. She began creating pottery figures in 1984. Janeth is very prolific at building, painting and firing storytellers, koshares and friendship bowls.
This pottery figure, made, painted and fired by hand, presents two children held in the arms of the singer, while one more listens intently from atop the singer’s head.
We call them storytellers now, but the originators of this idea referred to them as “mother singers”. By either name, they have always represented the timeless tradition of passing Pueblo heritage from one generation to the next with stories.
7"x 4" deep
Please Note: For a limited time, our normal $50 fee for packing and shipping this Jemez storyteller will be absorbed by Native-PotteryLink, resulting in free shipping to any address within the 48 mainland United States. Shipping to another destinations may be arranged by emailing Sanibelart@gmail.com.
