Nine-Piece Nacimiento Diorama Set [SOLD]

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Gerti Sanchez (1959- ) Mapoo - Corn Silk
  • Category: Nacimientos
  • Origin: Isleta Pueblo, Tue-I
  • Medium: Native Clay and Paints; Wood
  • Size: 4-1/4 inches tallest piece
  • Item # C2700N
  • SOLD

There are very few potters at Isleta Pueblo. It is no longer a large pottery-producing pueblo as it was in the early 20th century.

This artisan has fashioned a spectacular nacimiento using a large amount of white slip and sparse on the polychrome colors—resulting in quite a visual statement. The curved adobe wall with vigas adds tremendously to the overall effect. The three kings carry traditional pueblo gifts of moccasins, turquoise and a textile.

The set is signed Mapoo and is in excellent condition.

Gerti Sanchez (1959- ) Mapoo - Corn Silk
  • Category: Nacimientos
  • Origin: Isleta Pueblo, Tue-I
  • Medium: Native Clay and Paints; Wood
  • Size: 4-1/4 inches tallest piece
  • Item # C2700N
  • SOLD

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