Mary Trujillo (Deceased 2021) #110507

$950.00

This delightful storyteller, made in the 1980’s shows the grandfather and his four grandchildren. Coiled from all Native materials, and using traditional techniques of coiling, and outdoor firing, the figure is dressed in Native clothing. You can even see that one of the children is not very happy! Mary is a delightful woman, and her work shows that personality.

6” high by 5” wide

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Mary Trujillo (Deceased)

Cochiti

Mary Tapia (1937-2021) was originally from Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo. She married Leonard Trujillo (1936- 2017) of Cochiti Pueblo. She moved there and learned to make storyteller figurines from her mother-in-law, Helen Cordero. Mary is one of the most respected potters at Cochiti. When her husband Leonard was alive, he helped Mary, and together, they had been a pottery making team since the 1980s. Mary is among the premier figurine potters at Cochiti Pueblo. Mary and Leonard’s storytellers are represented in such prestigious collections as the Heard Museum and the School of American Research.

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