Pottery Owl Figurine from Cochiti Pueblo [SOLD]

Josephine Arquero is a daughter of Damacia Cordero and sister to Martha Arquero, Marie Laweka and Gloria Herrera, all of whom are recognized potters.  Josephine specializes in figurative pottery—mostly storytellers, nacimientos, and animals.

This pottery owl figurine is signed with the artist’s name but not dated, however, it was purchased in the 1990s from the artist at her booth in Indian Market by the current owners.  The figurine stands solidly unaided but it is provided with a metal stand for more secure display.

Condition: original condition

Provenance: from the collection of a family from Illinois who purchased it directly from the artist

Recommended Reading:  The Pueblo Storyteller: Development of a Figurative Ceramic Tradition by Barbara Babcock Ph.D.