Description |
3-dimensional figurine of angel in 17-piece nativity set, shown in standing position with hands joined together in front; Facial features are incised and figure wears black pueblo-style dress, green and red belt, and yellow blouse; White wings are painted with yellow "X" or star patterns; Hair is knotted behind head with a red tie; Perforated lug on back of figurine allows for its suspension over other nativity figurines; Figurine is unsigned. This and other figures in this nativity set make up Vigil’s Pueblo-style nativity, but he also made colonial Spanish and Plains Indian style nativity sets. |