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Though figurative pottery has a long history in the Pueblos, storyteller figures are recent, going back to about 1963 when Helen Cordero of Cochiti made the first one, in honor of her father, Santiago Quintana, a traditional storyteller. Most storyteller figurines come from Cochiti and Jemez, with Jemez home to the greatest number.
Above is a wonderful storyteller by Snowflake Flower (Stephanie Rhoades - 1931-2003) Made about 1990. It is 6 7/8 inches high and $525.
By Dorothy Herrera this male storyteller is 2 inches high and $75. (Santa Fe) This charming polychrome turtrle was made by Margaret (1936-2018) and Luther (1911-1987) Gutierrez. They were a brother and sister team from San Ildefonso Pueblo. 3.5 inches long. $240. (TUCSON)
Felicia Fragua came in with her daughter today (June 14) and brought these. The first two photos are front and back of the same figure. She recently discovered a source for green mineral paint. This one is unusual for her as she polished the back. 4 5/8 inch high, $240. Next is turtle bearing mother and child. 3.5 inches high. $125. . (ALL IN SANTA FE)
Both of these were made by Clifford Kim Fragua. A mother and infant atop a white buffalo, just over 7 inches long and $250 each. The Storyteller with two children is 4 3/8 inches high and $125. (Both in Santa Fe)
By Linda Lucero Fragua, Jemez, a female storyteller with a headdress. It is 7.75 inches high and $450. The bear storyteller was made by Antoinette Concha. 7 5/8 inches high and $200. (Both in SANTA FE)
Both by Felicia Fragua of Jemez and in Santa Fe. The brown pony with mother & child is 4 1/2 inches tall and $110. (TUCSON) The white pony with two cute cowboys stands 5 1/2 inches tall and $175. The rider here is headed out to rope some livestock with his ‘assistant’. 5 7/8 inches tall. $240 (BOTH IN SANTA FE)
Two story bowls by Casimiro Toya of Jemez Pueblo. The animal-themed bowl is 6 by 4.5 inches and $90. (TUCSON) The bowl with the four people and cloud designs is 5.75 by 4 inches. $90. (SANTA FE)
Two photos are views of a storyteller by Angel Bailon. Just over 3.75 inches high and $110. The female storyteller was made by Diane Lucero, 3 inches high and SOLD. (All in Santa Fe)
By Annette Romero of Cochiti Pueblo, a drum with four children hanging off of it. 4 inches high and $170. The female figure with a tablita in the two photos at right was made by Benjamin Fragua. Just under 7.5 inches high and $240. (Both in SANTA FE)
An exceptional storyteller mom by Bonnie Fragua. Such lovely detail. In case you’re wondering, I’m pretty certain she is on the phone to her sister, asking her to come over and help… 11 inches tall. $600. (SANTA FE)
Two story figure pots by Felicia Fragua. The one in the two photos at left is 3.5 inches high while the one in the two photos at right is 2.75 inches high. Each $85. (Both in SANTA FE)
All of the figurines above were made by Antoinette Concha. The Koshare pair with a cell phone are 3.5 inches high by 4.25 inches wide and $100. The Koshare in the center holding his watermelon is 3 5/8 inches high and $50. The little black bear is 2.75 inches high and $50. (ALL in SANTA FE)
The expectant mother on the phone to her mom is by Bonnie Fragua, she calls these her “Drama Mamas”. 6.25 inches tall. $300. The Dog with its pup is by Darrick Tsosie. 6.25 inches high and $280. Two vies of a storyteller by Leatrice Loretto. This one is 4 7/8 inches high and $110. (ALL in SANTA FE)
The two photos abover are of a storyteller by Felicia Fragua Curley. 6 inches high and $300. A storyteller by the late Alma Loretto Concha Maestas of Jemez Pueblo. 1941-2021. About 6.75 inches high. $450 (Both in SANTA FE)
On the left is a male storyteller by Annette Romero (San Ildefonso-Cochiti). 7 inches tall and $300. In the middle is a storyteller with three babies by Angel and Ralph Bailon from Kewa Pueblo. 3 inches tall and $110. Last is a woman holding a pot by Felicia Fragua. 4 inches tall and $110. (ALL IN TUCSON)
