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Faithful
Companions
Ignacia
Saya Duran
Tesuque
Pueblo, New Mexico
Indian culture has
a special liking for animals both for their mythological significance and
faithful companionship. Animals, affectionately called animalitos, little
animals, are frequently presented in nativities as shown in this set. Ignacia
Saya Duran of Tesuque Pueblo works with micaceous clay, which gives to this
scene, animated by tortoise, rabbit, snake, squirrel, lizard and bear, a
scintillating quality. |