Cochiti Pueblo Storyteller Pottery By Joanne Trujillo

Late 20th Century

2.875" H x 3.8125" L x 2.625" W

Hand Built from Clay of an Adult Woman in a Sitting Position with Her Mouth Open Holding 4 Children 

From a Private Colorado Collection

In Very Good Condition

Joanne Trujillo (1939–2008) was a potter from Cochiti Pueblo in New Mexico, known for her handmade storyteller figurines. These are traditional Pueblo ceramic figures that celebrate oral storytelling traditions.

Trujillo's work fits squarely in this tradition. Her pieces are often small to medium-sized, signed by the artist, and date primarily from the 1970s–1990s. They appear in vintage markets and private collections, though her output is relatively limited compared to more prolific Cochiti potters.