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This is a rare 5.25" pottery storyteller figurine created by Mona Teller from Isleta Pueblo, New Mexico. The figurine features a singing mother with two kids and is signed by the artist, C. Teller Isleta. It is a handmade piece that reflects Native American culture and craftsmanship.
Measures: 5.25” H x 4” W
Please review pictures to see exactly what you are buying. There is some wear on this piece, storytellers feet are chipped, along with children’s hands.
This piece is a RARE MONA TELLER SIGNED 5" POTTERY STORYTELLER ISLETA PUEBLO SINGING MOTHER with 2 KIDS. Mona who was renowned for making “storyteller figures.” This serene statuette of a mother singing to her 2 children shows off Mona's artistic talent. This piece is signed on the bottom.
A little info from the web... Isleta Pueblo artist Mona Teller has been making pottery since ca. 1972. She is known for storytellers, Nativities, Corn Maiden, figures, turtles, polychrome jars, and pottery bowls. Mona Teller is a fine clay sculptor. She forms graceful figures for Storytellers, Nativities, and other figurines. Mona has a strong sense of design. Mona Teller (1960- ) Pa-Shawn-Thupa-Wa is the great-great-granddaughter of Marcellina Jojola; great-granddaughter of Emilia Lente Carpio; granddaughter of Rudy and Felicita Jojola; daughter of Stella Teller and Louis Teller; sister of Chris, Robin and Lynette Teller
