Sharela Waqui Jemez Male Storyteller with 5 Children

Jemez Pueblo potter Sharela Waqui handcrafted this traditional male storyteller figurine with five children. Storytellers are a unique Pueblo artform that celebrate the tradition of passing down stories orally; they usually depict an elder surrounded by children.

Each element was created by hand from natural clay she gathered on Jemez land, sculpted in the traditional coil and pinch method, then hand-painted with natural pigments, demonstrating the artist‚s mastery of traditional pottery-making methods.

This storyteller figurine will bring the warmth of family, tradition, and genuine connection into your home in a way that only a Pueblo storyteller can.

Figurine measures 5-3/8" long and 4-1/8" wide, stands 6-1/8" tall ll. Comes with a certificate of authenticity.