SouthwestNativities

7. BLACKBURN NATIVITY

Christmas in Old Town features the wonderful world of Santa Fe artist, Sue Blackburn. Sue started with us some 20 years ago. She is both a friend and renown southwest artist. This nativity triptych she created for us is enchanting! It features a 3 frame hammered tin panel encompassing a pueblo nativity scene. Price $28.00

2. Judy Toya's 3 piece nativity. Each piece is approximately 5" tall. This set takes approximately 2-4 weeks for delivery. Price $125.00

5. Arizona Nativity by Peggy Klapheke: This popular southwest nativity is a signed nativity and a beautiful example of southwest simplicity. Her white and terra cotta handcrafted sets are one of a kind. This white set holds a dove that hangs from the manger. The nativity is 4" X 2 3/4". The baby is 1 1/4" X 2 1/4". The stable is 11 1/2" X 6 1/2". Price $46.00

44. Harry Benaly is an outstanding Navajo woodcarver. Harry works with native wood of Juniper, Aspen or Cottonwood. His 9 piece nativity is carved from Juniper and Cedar then hand-painted by his wife in glorious color. The Three Wisemen bearing gifts are typical of Navajo precious items, each figure shows the warmth of either movement or the Navajo brand of flour "Bluebird", all Navajos use. Figures measure approximately 9 inches tall and the animals 2 1/2 inches tall. This item is a special order set please allow 3 weeks for this Nativity to be shipped. Price $585.00

3. In the last couple of years, New Mexico has lost one of it's master Santeros, Ben Ortega. His legacy especially of the 5' to 6' wood carvings of St. Francis are in museums and galleries around the world. His sons, daughter and grandson, thank goodness are carrying on his tradition. The Louise Ortega Nativity is approximately 20" in length, 11" tall, and 8" in depth. It is truly a lovely piece of southwest carving. Price $250.00

Nativity of Michael and Ben Ortega of Santa Fe, New Mexico. This cottonwood root Nativity was caved by Ben Ortega, Master Santero, and his son well known sculptor, Michael Ortega. It is 72" in length, 18" in depth, and 38" high. This nativity is truly one of the finest wooden carvings finished in the mid 1980's. Please call

1-800-288-1421 if interested in purchasing.

Price is $4,000.00

Award winning Jemez Pueblo artist Santana Seonia's delightful Nativity is typical of the Jemez artist's who use the red clay from the Jemez area. She mixes rich clay with other clays from the Pueblo to get just the color she is looking for. Many of the works of Jemez artisans are in The Smithsonian and Museums around the World. This is a 14 piece set and the figures measure 1 3/4" in height, the Hogan or Manger approximately 3 1/2" high. The set sells for $150.00

The Canadian Artist, Jacquiline Kent designed this lovely 8 piece Nativity. The Manger is 19" high and 26 " in length. The Tallest figure is approximately 18 ". The faces are all different and reflect a soul-touching beautiful demeanor. This Nativity will truly be an heirloom for generations.

Priced at $300.00

93. Alan Lewis an enrolled Zuni Tribal Member, is a recognized Wood Carver known for his unique cottonwood root carving of Corn Maidens, Raven and Other styles. He was raised on the Zuni Reservation and son of the longest serving Tribal Governor, Robert E. Lewis who was also a lifelong Silversmith. Alan began carving in 1980, but focused on alabash stone and other such materials. Since 1995, he has almost exclusively carved in the traditional cottonwood root of his ancestors. In 2008, Alan was invited to show in the Santa Fe Indian Market. (Nativities vary; every one has its own unique style) Made of cottonwood Root Price $250.00