Eighteen Piece Red Nacimiento Set by Paul and Dorothy Gutierrez

This eighteen-piece red Nacimiento set by Paul and Dorothy Gutierrez is a beautifully crafted, smaller-scale companion to their seventeen-piece black set. Each figure stands no taller than 2-½ inches, capturing intricate details with remarkable skill in miniature form. Rendered in Santa Clara Pueblo red clay, the set features the Holy Family surrounded by an array of figures, including wise men, spectators, animals, and angels, each carefully designed to convey both reverence and artistry. This set also includes culturally significant gifts—corn, pottery, and moccasins—echoing the symbolism of the larger black set. The red polished and matte finishes offer a unique rustic charm, highlighting the Gutierrezs' dedication to traditional Pueblo ceramics and religious storytelling.

Condition: excellent condition

Provenance: this Eighteen Piece Red Nacimiento set by Paul and Dorothy Gutierrez is from the collection of a New Mexico family

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

TAGS: Santa Clara Pueblo, Lela and Van Gutierrez, Luther Gutierrez, figurative pottery, Paul and Dorothy Gutierrez