Description: Rita Lewis (1920-1991), the daughter of famous potter Ascencion Banada, married Ivan Lewis, son of famous potter Lucy Lewis. Together they started making bowls and animal figurines around 1971, and storyteller figurines around 1973. Following the death of Ivan, Rita continued making storyteller figurines alone. Rita’s potteries have always been made in true traditional fashion, using Cochiti clay, slip, and vegetal paints and firing the pieces outdoors. Her male figurines sit straight and formal and have a regal appearance. This one is truly exceptional. He wears a brick-red bandana on his head, has a striped blanket draped over a shoulder, a drumstick in his right hand and an accompanying drum. There are three children attached to the adult figurine and six additional children sitting around him listening to his stories. Condition:The figurine was originally purchased sometime around the 1970s and is in original pristine condition. Provenance: Private collection, Colorado
Price: 955 USD
Location: Aurora, Colorado
End Time: 2024-10-23T00:26:43.000Z
Shipping Cost: 25 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Rita Lewis
Size: Small
Signed: Yes
Material: Fired Clay
Region of Origin: New Mexico, USA
Subject: Figures
Type: Sculpture
Format: Statue
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Style: Native American
Features: 1st Edition
Production Technique: Pottery
Culture: Cochiti Pueblo
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1970-1979
