Nine Piece Nacimiento Set by Margaret and Luther

This nine-piece Nacimiento set by Margaret and Luther Gutierrez offers an animated and distinctive interpretation of the nativity, embodying the unique style of the renowned Gutierrez family from Santa Clara Pueblo. Each figure is hand-painted with bold, graphic detailing, filling the scene with joy and character. The set includes a large, endearing donkey and cow, whose wide-eyed expressions add a playful sense of humor. Three wise men, styled with the same animated flair, bring gifts that honor Pueblo culture: moccasins, a wedding vase, and a gourd. This set beautifully captures the Gutierrez family's legacy, blending cross-cultural traditions with their hallmark touch of whimsy.  This set is signed.

Condition: excellent condition

Provenance: this Nine Piece Nacimiento set by Margaret and Luther is from the collection of a New Mexico family

Recommended Reading: Nacimientos - Nativity Scenes by Southwest Indian Artisans by Guy and Doris Monthan

TAGS: Lela and Van Gutierrez, Santa Clara Pueblo, Pottery Figurines, Southwest Indian Pottery, Margaret and Luther Gutierrez