Toya, Maxine – Pueblo “Singing Mother” Clay Figure

Maxine Toya is well known for her figurative pottery. This is one of her classic storytellers.  It is a mother holding a single chile.  Her cloak is carved into the clay and fully polished a deep red.  The edge of her dress is tightly painted and there is a classic style to the face of the figure. The storyeller was traditionally fired.  It is a creative use of various clays, along with both sculptural and painted designs.  It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Maxine Toya”.