Gutierrez, Margaret & Luther – Nativity Set – 11 pieces (1970s)

5"h Tallest Figure

$ 1,275.00

This nativity set by Margaret and Luther Gutierrez contains 11 different figures. This set was made in the 1970s. There are Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus and the three wise men. The Wise Men are presenting gifts of a bowl, drum, and sheep. There are additional animals of a cow, donkey, and three small sheep! Each piece is signed and it does include pieces by Margaret & Luther. They are each painted with native clay slips and they are all in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair. Definitely a charming collection of work by these important potters!

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Gutierrez, Luther (1911-1987)

Luther Gutierrez

Name: Gutierrez, Margaret & Luther - Nativity Set - 11 pieces (1970s)
Brand: Santa Clara Pueblo
Price: 1275.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Luther Gutierrez (1911-1987) was a son of noted potters, Lela and Van Gutierrez. He began painting his mother's pottery in 1956. They worked together until 1966, and then he began painting the pottery of his sister, Margaret. Their pieces are signed, "Margaret/Luther." Over the years they won numerous awards for their distinctive polychrome pottery.

Gutierrez, Margaret (1936-2018)

Margaret Gutierrez

Margaret Gutierrez (1936-2018) and her brother Luther (1911-1987) learned to make pottery from their parents, Lela and Van Gutierrez. Margaret and Luther won numerous awards for their polychrome pottery. They were one of the few families to keep this important polychrome pottery tradition alive at Santa Clara Pueblo. Their pieces are signed on the bottom, "Margaret/Luther". They won numerous awards for their pottery at events such as Santa Fe Indian Market and been featured in various books on Pueblo pottery including the classic 1974 Arizona Highways.