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Award of Excellence in Figurative Clay
~ $300 ~ Courtesy of Bahti Indian Arts ~
"Large Female Storyteller with Tablita"
by Marilyn Ray, Acoma Pueblo
Description: Large storyteller figure wearing a tablita with 8 children. Made of native clay and mineral and clay paints. Kiln fired.
About this Award: Awarded to acknowledge excellence in non-vessel ceramics.
Jurors' Comments:
Rex Arrowsmith: Very interesting clay sculpture of mother with many children—a variety of actions going on, great piece.
David Johns: This is a very beautiful, figurative piece; colors and elements really fit in handsomely.
Larry King: Shows great excellence by the artist; piece depicts 8 children, birds, cat, lizard, butterfly and a variety of additional figures. The artist does an excellent job of handling all the figures.
Marilyn Ray