MARILYN RAY ACOMA PUEBLO STORYTELLER DOLL

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Sold Date: 12/22/2008
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Ethnic, Folk & Native American Art

MARILYN RAY ACOMA PUEBLO MASTER SCULPTURIST: STORYTELLER This is an exquisite storyteller from one of the leading artists in the Storyteller arena. Size is 7" tall by 3 1/2" wide. Purchased at a reputable gallerly in Santa Fe in late 1990s for $1500.
It is being offered at a significant discount to market value because of a small imperfection - the butterfly's wing on the bowl was broken (during a household move), and has been glued back on. It is barely perceptible that it is broken, and one would have to look closely to notice. In addition, t was also a lady bug over covering the hole of the small bowl, but it was lost and so we left it open. It looks very natural as you can see from the photo of this section below.
Marilyn Ray is a member of the Yellow Corn Clan and born in Acoma Pueblo. At an early age, she established herself as one of the finest Storyteller makers of our time. Her storytellers are known for their size, complexity, and innovative design.
The clay and natural pigments are derived from the Acoma Pueblo territory. The colors are 100% natural, from plants and minerals. The sculptures are hand molded and handpainted.
She signs her sculptures as Marilyn Ray, Acoma, N.M. followed by a hand drawn lizard.
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Awards:
-1980 New Mexico State Fair 1st Place -1982 Santa Fe Indian Market 1st Place -Eighth Northern Arts & Crafts Show 1st Place (several awards received)
Publications:
-Southern Pueblo Pottery 2,000 Artist Biographies -Storytellers and Other Figurative Pottery -Southwestern Pottery Anasazi to Zuni -The Pueblo Storyteller -Southwestern Indian Pottery 1999 Edition Â Left and right side views are shown immediately below.
The next photo on the lower left zooms in on the area w the imperfection is -- the right wing of the butterfly has been reglued (it was broken off in one piece fortunately) so it is hardly noticeable. In addition, t used to be a small ladybug over the hole in the pot which is missing, but again does not detract from the beauty of the piece.
The right lower photo is her classic signature on the bottom of the piece.
The Storyteller was purchased from a reputable dealer in Santa Fe. It has been dispalyed in a glass curio case in a smoke-free environment. Â Â Ships at a flat-rate charge of $19.95 to US-domiciled customers including insurance. Payment by Paypal is accepted. If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you can return the item within 5-days of receipt for a refund (not including S&H charges / expenses) given that the item is received in its original condition. Thank you for your interest. Happy Bidding!