Naranjo, Virginia – Bear Storyteller with Two Cubs (1970s)
$ 775.00
Louis and Virginia Naranjo were the parents of noted potter Mary Trujillo. They were known for their storyteller figures and especially Louis’s bears. This is one of their classic storytellers. It is very tight in form and painted with wild spinach (black) and red clay. The figure has two bear cubs sitting on the leg and shoulder. It is signed on the bottom, “Virginia Naranjo”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair. Definitely a classic of their storyteller style.
In stock
Louis and Virginia Naranjo were the parents of noted potter Mary Trujillo. They were known for their storyteller figures and especially Louis’s bears. This classic storyteller is by Virginia. It is very tight in form and painted with wild spinach (black) and red clay. The larger bear has three cubs, each slipped with red clay. The bear has a painted sash around its shoulders. It is a complicated and interesting piece! It is signed on the bottom, “Virginia Naranjo”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair. Definitely a classic of their storyteller style.
Brand
Naranjo, Louis (1932-1997), and Virginia Naranjo (1932-2014)
Louis Naranjo was a son of Frances Naranjo Suina, the brother of Sarah Suina, and the husband of Virginia Arquero Naranjo. Louis and Virginia were the parents of noted storyteller artist Mary Trujillo. He learned to make pottery from his mother and his wife. He is best known as the innovator of the bear and antelope storytellers.