22-0006 Cochiti Nativity Scene / Nacimiento; by Martha Arqurro
ca 1980
Size red/tan, tallest figure 3.875"
4 pieces (Jesus and Cradle is counted as 1 piece although they are 2 pieces)
Note the left leg of the Joseph figure has been broken and glued as pictured.
From a Private Colorado Collection
Excellent Condition. Priced "as is"
Martha Arquero
Cochiti Pueblo
Martha Arquero was born in 1944 into the Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico. She has been making pottery sculptures since the late 1960’s, inspired to continue the family tradition of clay sculpting by her Mother, Damacia Cordero. She uses all natural pigments to hand coil her sculptures, gathering the clay from the hills nearby her home.
Martha makes a variety of pottery, from traditional storytellers and nativity scenes to playful characters and comic book heroes.
Martha is the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture 2024 Legacy Award Recipient.