Pottery Rhinoceros Figurine [SOLD]

Not only was Damacia Cordero herself famous as an artist, she produced four very talented daughters who achieved notoriety as potters too: Josephine Arquero, Gloria Herrera, Marie Laweka, and Martha Arquero. All of the family specialized in making figurines: storytellers, nacimientos, clowns, and animals.

Damacia’s figurines are recognizable even when not signed by the artist. One trait is the dark smoky firing she achieved. That, along with the shape of each animal, made each of her pieces charming. This rhino is signed Damacia Cordero, but would be recognizable as her work even if it was not signed. It is in excellent condition.