Cochiti Pueblo Pottery Standing Drummer and Drum [SOLD]

Josephine Arquero is the daughter of Damacia Cordero and was taught the art of pottery figurine construction by her famous mother.  Josephine's figurines do not resemble those of her mother but have a character of their own.

This drummer figurine stands firmly on his feet and comes with a pottery drum of the large size used by the male drummers during a plaza dance.  The figurine is signed, but not dated.

Condition:  Original condition

Provenance: from a gentleman in California

Recommended Reading:  The Pueblo Storyteller by Barbara Babcock