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- 201214-06 Acoma StoryTeller Bear by Prudy Correa
201214-06 Acoma StoryTeller Bear by Prudy Correa
early 21st Century
3 1/2"
Prudy Correa is an Acoma potter known for her story tellers and nativity scenes. She has been making pottery since she was about 10 years old. Her work has been showcased at the SWAIA Indian Market, the Heard Museum, and the University of Arizona. Prudy digs her own clay, creates her own pigments and fires above ground using traditional methods.
Artist Statement: "I am from the Pueblo of Acoma and a third generation potter. I have watched and helped my grandmother, Marie Miller, with her potteries. I stayed with her during the summer months and we would go gather clay and natural earth paints in the mountains and valley. I also learned from my mother, Mabel Vallo, who made large Ollas with beautiful designs.
I love making nativity scenes and animal storytellers. It is a great life to be a potter, being patient, hardworking and to make so many different figurines, potteries and then to share my gift of artwork to my collectors. As an artist, I've enjoyed meeting so many wonderful people and it is always a pleasure to attend the SWAIA Indian market and other art shows.
My artwork has been showcased at SWAIA Indian market, Heard Museum show, Red Earth, Pueblo Indian Market,New Mexico State Fair and other southwest shows."