Native American Jemez Made Clown Storyteller with One Baby

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Native American Jemez Made Clown Storyteller with One Baby by Chrislyn Fragua

Classic storyteller by Chrislyn Fragua from Jemez, NM. The clown is telling stories of their cultural history to the baby who is holding a slice of watermelon. We are not sure if the little one is really singing the words. The storyteller is an adaptation of centuries-old creations in figurine pottery. Cultural traditions and values have historically been passed on by tribal elders through songs an stories geared to teaching the young. It is in these delightful representations that the intense love of the Native American Indians for their children is most clearly shown.