Jemez potter Darrick Tsosie hand crafted this outstanding pottery bear storyteller.  Darrick Tsosie is the son of Leonard Tsosie and Emily Fragua-Tsosie.  He learned the art of making pottery the traditional way from his mother at an early age and he continues in her tradition of producing figures, storytellers and...

Jemez potter Darrick Tsosie hand crafted this outstanding pottery dog storyteller.  Darrick Tsosie is the son of Leonard Tsosie and Emily Fragua-Tsosie.  He learned the art of making pottery the traditional way from his mother at an early age and he continues in her tradition of producing figures, storytellers and...

Jemez potter Clifford Kim Fragua hand crafted this outstanding pottery storyteller, which depicts a horse carrying a lady and a baby.  Clifford was born at Jemez Pueblo in 1957.  He has been creating pottery sculptures since 1970. He was inspired to learn the art of clay sculpting from his mother,...

This wonderfully crafted Nativity was handmade by Jemez Pueblo potter Sharela Waquie.  Storytellers represent the passing down of stories orally through Pueblo tradition.  Signed Mary – 3  3/4″ tall x 2  1/8″ long x 2″ wide Joseph- 4″ tall x 2  5/8″ long x 2  1/2″ wide Baby Jesus- 1 ...

This wonderfully painted storyteller was handmade by Jemez Pueblo potter Angie Loretto and depicts a man holding seven children.  Angie uses both the coil method and pinch method to create her pottery piece and as in traditional storytellers, Angie’s storytellers have their mouths open.  Storytellers represent the passing down of...

This wonderfully painted storyteller was handmade by Jemez Pueblo potter Carol Lucero Gachupin and depicts a woman holding a child and a wedding basket.  Carol uses both the coil method and pinch method to create her pottery piece and as in traditional storytellers, Carol’s storytellers have their mouths open.  Storytellers...

This wonderfully painted storyteller was handmade by Jemez Pueblo potter Chrislyn Fragua and depicts a woman holding a child and two babies.  Chrislyn uses both the coil method and pinch method to create her pottery piece and as in traditional storytellers, Chrislyn’s storytellers have their mouths open.  Storytellers represent the...

Jemez potter Emily Fragua Tsosie hand crafted this marvelous pottery storyteller, which depicts a man holding two children.  Emily uses both the coil method and pinch method to create her pottery piece and as in traditional storytellers, Emily's storytellers have their mouths open.  Storytellers represent the passing down of stories orally through Pueblo tradition.  Signed

5” tall x 4  1/4″ long x 2  1/4″

Artist card included

Within the Jemez Pueblo there are many exceptional potters.  The work is generally characterized by the buff and red clays used, and the range of styles and subjects.   Storyteller, figures, sgrafitto designs, wedding vases, and melon pots are a few of their favorites.  Before the arrival of the Spanish, Jemez was known for its traditional black-on-white ware, but production of this type of pottery died out in the early 18th century.  There was a revival of Jemez pottery-making in the early 20th century inspired and influenced by Zia pottery designs, but it was not until the 1960’s and 70’s that a significant number of Jemez potters began producing high-quality work using traditional methods.

This wonderfully painted Koshare storyteller was handmade by potter Antoinette Concha.  Antoinette was born into the Water Clan at Jemez Pueblo in 1964 (her tribal affiliation is both Jemez and Taos).   She has been making pottery since 1976.   She is the daughter of Alma Concha Loretto Maestas and...

Cochiti potter Mary Herrera hand crafted this wonderful pottery skunk.  Signed 3  7/8” tall x 3  1/8″ long x 2  3/8″ Artist card included  

Jemez potter Darrick Tsosie hand crafted this wonderful pottery cat storyteller.  Darrick Tsosie is the son of Leonard Tsosie and Emily Fragua-Tsosie.  He learned the art of making pottery the traditional way from his mother at an early age and he continues in her tradition of producing figures, storytellers and...

Jemez potter Darrick Tsosie hand crafted this lovely pottery dog storyteller.  Darrick Tsosie is the son of Leonard Tsosie and Emily Fragua-Tsosie.  He learned the art of making pottery the traditional way from his mother at an early age and he continues in her tradition of producing figures, storytellers and...

This wonderfully painted storyteller was handmade by Jemez Pueblo potter Angie Loretto and depicts a woman holding two children.  Angie uses both the coil method and pinch method to create her pottery piece and as in traditional storytellers, Angie’s storytellers have their mouths open.  Storytellers represent the passing down of...

This wonderfully painted storyteller was handmade by Jemez Pueblo potter Chrislyn Fragua and depicts a woman holding a child and a baby.  Chrislyn uses both the coil method and pinch method to create her pottery piece and as in traditional storytellers, Chrislyn’s storytellers have their mouths open.  Storytellers represent the...

Jemez potter Emily Fragua Tsosie hand crafted this lovely pottery storyteller, which depicts a woman holding a child.  Emily uses both the coil method and pinch method to create her pottery piece and as in traditional storytellers, Emily’s storytellers have their mouths open.  Storytellers represent the passing down of stories...