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Storyteller Figure3549/5

Ceramic figure of a female storyteller. She is depicted lying on her stomach, hands on either side of her head, legs elevated, and with ten children on her back. All figures are beige. She has a smooth circular face, large nose and round open mouth; eyes and nostrils done in black, mouth is dark orange. Short black hair, done in relief, wraps around top and sides of head. She is wearing flat shoes, short-sleeved dress and long necklace; shoes and necklace done in dark orange, dress is black with orange geometric motifs. There is a tied bow on her chest, and a wide belt wrapped around her waist. Nine of the children are lying on the storyteller's back, one is straddling the back of her neck. All of their hair is black, facial features a mix of black and dark orange. Their eyes are horizontal lines, noses are dots, and mouths are closed. The children are wearing pants and an assortment of short-sleeved and buttoned shirts. A majority of them have their arms crossed across their stomachs, others have their hands raised to their faces. All have black shoes and beige outfits; outfits are highlighted with dark orange. Artist signature painted on belly of storyteller, underneath belt.

Culture
Pueblo: Jemez
Material
clay and paint
Made in
New Mexico, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Storyteller Figure3549/6

Ceramic figure of a female storyteller. She is depicted sitting, with her legs stretched out straight in front of her, and holding seven children in her arms. Four children are sitting on her lap, three are clinging to her shoulders and right arm, and one is on the back of her head. All figures are pink-brown. She has a smooth circular face and rosy cheeks. Has triangular eyes, a thin and pointed nose, and round open mouth; eyes, nostrils and brows are done in black, mouth is dark red. Black hair, done in relief, wraps around top, back and sides of head; large bun protrudes from back, with a red hair tie wrapped around it. She is wearing tall boots, a long-sleeved dress, necklace and rings. Boots are white with beige trim, highlighted with dark red; grey lines and turquoise diamond motifs throughout. Necklace consists of turquoise beads with grey fringe extending from the beads; rings are also turquoise. Dress is mostly black with turquoise, red and grey geometric motifs throughout. The chest and sleeves are beige with dark red and turquoise motifs; collar is dark red. The children all have black hair and rosy cheeks; facial features all done in black. Their eyes are triangular, noses are dots, and mouths are a mix of lines and diamonds. They are all wearing beige outfits with an assortment of black and dark red decorations. A majority of them have their hands raised to their faces. One of the children being held by the storyteller, in the front centre, is holding a block with the letter "A" on it. Artist signature painted on bottom of storyteller, with pencil inscriptions around it.

Culture
Pueblo: Jemez
Material
clay and paint
Made in
New Mexico, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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