Clay Mirror – From Monos to Storytellers: Reflections from Cochiti Pueblo

CLAY MIRROR From Monos to Storytellers, Reflections from Cochiti Pueblo, The Tom & Charlotte Mittler Collection First edition, hardback, shrinkwrapped “This is definitely a great book for information on Cochiti pottery, both historic and modern.  The best part of the book is the artists’ biographies.  The information is accurate and insightful with great photography.  The earlier sections on historic Monos figures (essays written by Robert Gallegos and Virgil Ortiz) is a thoguhtful look at this art form and it’s continued impact on Cochiti pottery.  Definitely a must for anyone interested in Cochiti pottery, past, present or future!”  Charles S. King Contents Collector’s Reflections by Charlotte Mittler Origins: Clay, Storytellers, and Friendships by Bob Kapoun Making Monos: An Evolving Tradition by Virgil Ortiz Monos & Roly-Polies; Marvelous Monos: Ancient Idols, Carnival Dolls, or Caricatures? by Robert V. Gallegos Animals: From Coyotes to Mermaids: Animals Familiar & Exotic in Cochiti Pottery by Marianne Kapoun Storytellers & More; Telling Tales: How the Storyteller Figurine Found its Voice by Alexander E. Anthony, Jr. Artists Biographies   Subject: Native American Pottery Date Published: 2020 Size: 200 pages Price: $40