Female Storyteller Holding Two Female Kids [R]

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Maria Laweka (1930 - ?)
  • Category: Figurines
  • Origin: Cochiti Pueblo, KO-TYIT
  • Medium: clay, pigment
  • Size: 5-1/2” height x 4” depth x 3-3/4” width
  • Item # C3688.15
  • Price No Longer Available

Maria Laweka (1930-?) signatureMaria Laweka was a daughter of Damacia Cordero, the famous figurine potter from Cochiti Pueblo, and sister to Martha Arquero and Josephine Arquero, both of whom were potters of note.  It is not known if she is still making pottery figurines.

This Female Storyteller Holding Two Female Kids is dressed in traditional pueblo clothing and it appears the two girls she holds are dressed in that manner as well.

Condition: very good condition

Maria Laweka (1930 - ?)
  • Category: Figurines
  • Origin: Cochiti Pueblo, KO-TYIT
  • Medium: clay, pigment
  • Size: 5-1/2” height x 4” depth x 3-3/4” width
  • Item # C3688.15
  • Price No Longer Available

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