NEW MEXICO STATE COLLECTORS ORNAMENT "THE STORYTELLER" (SKU 242)

The New Mexico Governor's Mansion Foundation is very proud to present this exquisite design, one that combines many fascinating parts of our New Mexico culture into a truly unique ornament that is certain to become a treasured part of your collection. The "Storyteller" is a clay figure that is made by the people of the pueblos to put the tradition of storytelling into an art form. New Mexico's clay art form was started by Helen Cordero in 1964, and her daughter-in-law, Mary Trujillo has completed her final Storyteller for this ornament design. Mary is considered to be one of the most accomplished potters at Cochiti Pueblo, and this is truly a unique ornament that is certain to become a treasured part of your collection.