Large Cochiti Pueblo Storyteller Pottery – 110 Children, Hand-Painted View Watchlist >
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Lot # H129
System ID # 23570237
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Large Cochiti Pueblo Storyteller Pottery – 110 Children, Hand-Painted
An extraordinary and rare Cochiti Pueblo storyteller pottery sculpture, unsigned but finely hand-painted, depicting a seated female storyteller surrounded by an astounding 110 children. Each child is individually sculpted, uniquely posed, and dressed in traditional red, white, and black attire. The storyteller’s open mouth symbolizes the act of sharing oral traditions, while a Pueblo motif adorns the back of her robe.
The storyteller tradition, originated in 1964 by Helen Cordero of Cochiti Pueblo, honors the vital role of oral history in Native American culture. While most storyteller figures depict between 5 and 30 children, this exceptional example—with 110—far exceeds the norm, making it a remarkable and likely unique find for collectors. Comparable signed works of smaller scale have realized strong results at auction, underscoring the rarity and desirability of this piece.
Condition:
Good overall, with wear consistent with age. One child’s head is missing; minor chipping has been touched up; visible crazing to the clay surface from traditional firing methods. No major structural damage observed.
Dimensions:
12.5" H x 9" W x 13" D
Weight: 11 lbs
(Soup can in photos shown for scale.)
