Christmas presents

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Gary always works really hard to give me something for Christmas that I will like. I would just as soon give presents to everyone else, rather than get presents, but I do appreciate how hard he tries to surprise me.

Here are some pictures of three of the things he got me this Christmas. They are pretty unique! As some of you know, we collect New Mexico Indian Pueblo pottery.

The first is a Zuni pot - with frogs. There is the frog in the bottom of the bowl and then two little ones on two of the sides. The frog on the bottom has his head raised up - it's kinda hard to see.

The second is a little blurry and hard to see, but it is a mudhead pot. He is a clown who plays games and tricks at Hopi ceremonies

The last pictures are of the beautiful necklace that Gary gave me. It is a story teller necklace. Each little figure is holding a child and it represents the passing along of history and culture. I've also included a classic story teller pot - rather than a necklace. Neither Gary or I have ever seen a story teller necklace. Since it is pottery (breakable) I probably won't wear it much as a necklace, but I will put it in my display case.

1. Zuni frog pot
2. story teller necklace
3. see the child in each story teller's lap
4. classic story teller pot