Vintage Native American Jemez Made Clown Storyteller with One Little One and Drum

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Vintage Native American Jemez Made Clown Storyteller with One Little One and Drum by Matthew Fragua (1963-2015) and Reyes Panana

Classic storyteller by Matthew Fragua and his son Reyes Panana from Jemez, NM. The clown is singing stories of their cultural history to the little one who is on dad's back and wrapped in his highly polished robe. The songs have a certain cadence to the beat of his drum. 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. This is a beautiful older piece that came from a private collection.