April 23, 2024
VINTAGE JEMEZ PUEBLO STORYTELLER SIGNED D TOYA -15 KIDS
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This is Jemez Pueblo's version of the old woman who lived in the shoe. These vintage Storytellers are signed D Toya. The Toyas are very well known Jemez potters of Northern New Mexico and these pieces likely date to the late 1960's or early 1970's. The larger more elaborate piece is 7" high with a 3 1/2" by 4 1/2" base and contains thirteen children-three of which are removable (see pictures). The 5 1/2" high by 4 3/4" long lesser storyteller includes two babies and a bowl. Mom has a small bracelet made from a string and tiny shard. The pieces are acrylic painted and are in excellent condition. They are in need of cleaning and are as found. The storytellers are part of an estate find which includes several other pieces being sold concurrently on Ebay. These pieces are very early examples of the Jemez storyteller pottery form. The contemporary pueblo storyteller did not begin appearing until the mid 1960's in Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico. Today several members of the Toya family are carrying on the tradition of making colorful and intricate storytellers. Newer pieces comparable to the pieces being sold would cost between $400 and $500. No reserve. Buyer to pay actual freight only. We are not set up to accept credit card payments.
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