Bonnie Fragua Storyteller with Four Children

Jemez Pueblo artist Bonnie Fragua-Johnson handcrafted this seated male storyteller figurine holding a canoe with four children. Each child is hand-painted with unique elements and expressions bringing them all together as one.

Storytellers celebrate the Pueblo tradition of passing down stories, lessons, and teachings orally with either an elder or animal figure surrounded by young to represent the act of storytelling.

This piece measures 4-3/4" long and 3-3/8" wide, stands 7" tall. Comes with a certificate of authenticity.