Sculpture of Storyteller Woman with Three Children by Jemez, New Mexico Native American Artist Emily Fragua-Tsosie ceramic sugar bowl a mother and child

a mother and child

and at once subtle and attention getting

it's well worn

opening and closing easily

Among my very favorite tiny animal in the Critical EYE collection is this wonderful Inuit hand-carved polar bear

Sculpture of Storyteller Woman with Three Children by Jemez, New Mexico Native American Artist Emily Fragua-Tsosie ceramic sugar bowl a mother and childThis tabletop sculpture of a woman with three children was created by Emily Fragua Tsosie, born in 1951 in Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico. She refers to the women in sculptures such as this one as storytellers mouths open, imparting tales to the children or grandchildren she balances in her arms. And these children look very happy to be receiving them! The sculpture measures 6 inches tall x 4 inches wide x 3 inches deep. There is some spotting on the