This is a creative figurative plate by Marilyn Henderson Ray.  She is known for her intricate storytellers, and figurative scenes. This piece is from 2007. The plate has a boy in relief.  He is holding a canteen and there is a bird on his foot and a ladybug on his shoulder.  There is a turtle to the side with a butterfly design on its back.  Behind the boy is a rainbow with rain and cloud designs.  The entire piece is painted with various clay slips.  The plate is signed on the bottom, “M. Ray”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.

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Ray, Marilyn Henderson

Marilyn Henderson Ray

Marilyn Henderson Ray (b.1954) of Acoma Pueblo has been making pottery since 1966. Her creations, most often storytellers, children at play, nativities, animals, and friendship bowls, are some of the most vibrant, fun and animated figurative pottery. Marilyn was taught the craft of making pottery by her grandmother Dolores Sanchez, and Marilyn is the fifth generation in her family to continue the tradition of pottery making.