Ivan Lewis Female Storyteller Figurine with Two Children

This charming storyteller figurine  by Ivan Lewis (1919-2001) is of a female and she is holding one child in her arms and there is another one climbing up her back.  The clothing of the adult is beautifully rendered on the back.  Her eyes are closed and her mouth is open to represent that she is telling stories to the children. The figurine is signed Ivan Lewis Cochiti.

Ivan Lewis was the son of famous Acoma potter Lucy M. Lewis. He never made pottery while living at Acoma, only started making it after marrying Rita and moving to her Pueblo of Cochiti. 

Ivan and Rita were married in 1944 while he was serving in the military. Upon returning from military service, he moved to Cochiti Pueblo where he spent the remainder of his life. Ivan began making pottery in the Cochiti style around 1977. His specialty was pottery figurines, especially cowboys.

Condition: very good condition

Provenance: this Ivan Lewis Female Storyteller Figurine with Two Children is from the extensive collection of a client from California

Recommended Reading: COCHITI PUEBLO STORYTELLERS and Other Pottery Figurines by Alexander Anthony

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