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Mata Ortiz & Casas Grandes Pottery

Casas Grandes (Paquime) is a prehistoric archeological ruin near Chihuahua, Mexico. In the early 1970's, a Mexican railroad worker named Juan Quezada began reproducing pottery in the authentic traditions of Casas Grandes. Today, his pots are in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian, and he is the foremost living ceramic artist in Mexico. Most of Juan's family and over 300 other households in his home village, Mata Ortiz, now follow his path. The pots are formed by only the potter's hands; No pottery wheels are used. The clay is obtained locally from around the village using pick-axes and shovels. The paints are also natural to the area. Nothing is store bought. The pottery is dung-fired on the ground, not in a kiln. Lastly, each piece is signed by the artist. Casas Grandes (Mata Ortiz) pottery began as a revival of ancient traditions, but has developed a distinctive artistic style all it's own.

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Click Pictures To Enlarge	Mata Ortiz Hand Coiled Pottery by Lorena Lopez Lorena is the sister-in-law of Goyin Silveira and is a truly amazing artist with a great eye for detail and aesthetic. This piece is covered in checkerboard and geometric designs that flow across the surface. It is hand coiled with thin walls and perfect shape. It is signed by the artist. Includes ring stand. 8" Tall, 6" Wide Suggested Retail $595.00 / Your Price: $465.00 Backed by Our 30 Day Money Back Guarantee!!   2mataortiz1 Return to Mata Ortiz Main Page
Click Pictures To Enlarge	Mata Ortiz Hand Coiled Pottery by Celia Lopez Celia Lopez "The Butterfly Lady" is well known for her beautiful etched and painted butterfly designs. This piece is covered with dozens of brightly painted butterflies and is hand coiled and signed by the artist. Includes pottery ring stand. 4" Tall, 5" Wide Suggested Retail $99.00 / Your Price: $75.00 Backed by Our 30 Day Money Back Guarantee!!   2mataortiz2 Return to Mata Ortiz Main Page
Click Pictures To Enlarge	Mata Ortiz Hand Coiled Pottery by Lazaro Ozuna Silveira This is a great piece from potter Lazaro Silveira, one of four brothers who are also beginning to create jewelry in the village. Lazaro used mixed red and black clays to created the lovely marbled patterns painted with classic Paquime designs repeated on three sides. It is hand coiled with thin walls and perfect shape. It is signed by the artist. Includes ring stand. 8 1/2" Tall, 6 1/4" Wide Suggested Retail $320.00 / Your Price: $240.00 Backed by Our 30 Day Money Back Guarantee!!   2mataortiz3 Return to Mata Ortiz Main Page
Click Pictures To Enlarge	Mata Ortiz Hand Coiled Pottery by Olivia Dominguez & Angel Guerro Trillo This fantastic piece is a collaborative work between Olivia Dominguez, known for her effigy pottery, and Angel Guerro, known for his intricately etched wildlife pieces. The piece is fully etched with detailed wildlife scenes. Signed by Olivia. Includes pottery ring stand. 11 3/4" Tall, 7" Wide Suggested Retail $675.00 / Your Price: SOLD Backed by Our 30 Day Money Back Guarantee!!   2mataortiz4*5-7 Return to Mata Ortiz Main Page
Click Pictures To Enlarge	Mata Ortiz Hand Coiled Pottery by Andrew Hernandez Andrew Hernandez makes beautiful pottery masks that make great wall hangings. The black base is stone polished and painted with red designs. It is hand coiled and signed by the artist. Comes ready to hang. 6 1/8" Tall, 4 1/2" Wide Suggested Retail $105.00 / Your Price: $78.00 Backed by Our 30 Day Money Back Guarantee!!   2mataortiz5*5-8 Return to Mata Ortiz Main Page
Click Pictures To Enlarge	Mata Ortiz Hand Coiled Pottery by Mauricio Banuelos Mauricio created this beautiful turtle effigy using the popular mixed clay technique that he painted with intricate red and black geometric designs. This piece is signed by the artist. 4 3/4" Tall, 9 1/4" Long, 6 1/2" Wide Suggested Retail $320.00 / Your Price: $240.00 Backed by Our 30 Day Money Back Guarantee!!   2mataortiz6*5-9*W Return to Mata Ortiz Main Page
Click Pictures To Enlarge	Mata Ortiz Hand Coiled Pottery by Goyin Silveira Goyin began his potting career over 12 years ago when he was 21. Originally taught by his parents, Gloria Hernandez and Goyo Silveira, he has quickly become one of the best potters in all of Mata Ortiz. He creates pottery in all shapes and sizes and is a truly amazing painter, painting both intricate animal and geometric patterns in black and red on a white clay base. His larger ollas often take up to two months to paint. This piece is signed by the artist. Includes pottery ring stand. 5 1/2" Tall, 6 1/2" Wide Suggested Retail $460.00 / Your Price: SOLD Backed by Our 30 Day Money Back Guarantee!!   2mataortiz7 Return to Mata Ortiz Main Page
Click Pictures To Enlarge	Mata Ortiz Hand Coiled Pottery by Martin Olivas Quintana Martin specializes in intricately carved designs that he prefers to paint with bold colors that make his work stand out. He is a featured artist in "The Artistry and History of Mata Ortiz". It is signed by the artist and includes a pottery ring stand. 7" Tall, 6 1/4" Wide Suggested Retail $435.00 / Your Price: $325.00 Backed by Our 30 Day Money Back Guarantee!!   2mataortiz8 Return to Mata Ortiz Main Page
Click Pictures To Enlarge	Mata Ortiz Hand Coiled Pottery by Jorge Corona Jorge creates wonderful animal shaped vessels in white clay which he paints with his own mineral oxide paints. He adds etching to compliment the paintwork. He is a featured artist in The Artistry and History of Mata Ortiz. It is signed by the artist and includes a pottery ring stand. 6" Tall, 8" Long Suggested Retail $135.00 / Your Price: $99.00 Backed by Our 30 Day Money Back Guarantee!!   2mataortiz9*5-10 Return to Mata Ortiz Main Page
Click Pictures To Enlarge	Mata Ortiz Hand Coiled Pottery by Saul Silveira This large piece features red and white painted lace and Paquime designs on a chocolate brown matte clay base. It is hand coiled with perfect shape. Signed by the artist. Includes pottery ring stand. 11 3/4" Tall, 7 1/2" Wide Suggested Retail $600.00 / Your Price: $450.00 Backed by Our 30 Day Money Back Guarantee!!   2mataortiz10 Return to Mata Ortiz Main Page
Click Pictures To Enlarge	Mata Ortiz Hand Coiled Pottery by Lazaro Ozuna Silveira Here's another nice piece from potter Lazaro Silveira, one of four brothers who are also beginning to create jewelry in the village. He mixed white and red clays to created the striking marbled patterns. The unpainted areas of the piece are incised and recessed into the pot, with the Paquime style painted areas embossed on top. It is signed by the artist and includes a pottery ring stand. 10 1/2" Tall, 7 5/8" Wide Suggested Retail $675.00 / Your Price: $495.00 Backed by Our 30 Day Money Back Guarantee!!   2mataortiz11 Return to Mata Ortiz Main Page
Click Pictures To Enlarge	Mata Ortiz Hand Coiled Pottery by Goyin Silveira Goyin is a rising star in Mata Ortiz and has been making pottery for over 12 years. He was taught by his parents Gloria Hernandez and Goyo Silveira and specializes in painting incredibly intricate animal and geometric designs. Large pieces like the one here take up to two months to create and are sold in places like Puerto Vallerta for up to $10,000. He is featured with his wife Graciela Martinez in The Magnetism of Mata Ortiz. This piece is signed by Goyin and includes a pottery ring stand. 17 3/4" Tall, 13 1/2" Wide Suggested Retail $6,500.00 / Your Price: $4,750.00 Backed by Our 30 Day Money Back Guarantee!!   2mataortiz12 Return to Mata Ortiz Main Page
Click Pictures To Enlarge	Mata Ortiz Hand Coiled Pottery by Eli Ortiz This beautiful piece comes from Eli Ortiz, known for his lovely black stone polished pottery painted with black slip. This piece features concave grooves forming spiral patterns on four sides. Signed by the artist. Includes pottery ring stand. 8" Tall, 7" Wide Suggested Retail $240.00 / Your Price: $180.00 Backed by Our 30 Day Money Back Guarantee!!   2mataortiz13 Return to Mata Ortiz Main Page
Click Pictures To Enlarge	Mata Ortiz Hand Coiled Pottery by Jorge Corona Jorge creates wonderful animal shaped vessels in white clay which he paints with his own mineral oxide paints. He adds etching to compliment the paintwork. He is a featured artist in The Artistry and History of Mata Ortiz. It is signed by the artist and includes a pottery ring stand. 8 1/2" Tall, 4 3/4" Wide Suggested Retail $180.00 / Your Price: $135.00 Backed by Our 30 Day Money Back Guarantee!!   2mataortiz14*5-11 Return to Mata Ortiz Main Page
Click Pictures To Enlarge	Mata Ortiz Hand Coiled Pottery by Fabian Ortiz This is an exceptionally large piece from Fabian who is known for his brightly colored pieces with intricate geometric patterns. He's added a unique stair step top to this lovely vase with etched lizard motifs. This piece is signed and includes a ring stand. 14" Tall, 7" Wide Suggested Retail $625.00 / Your Price: $485.00 Backed by Our 30 Day Money Back Guarantee!!   2mataortiz15 Return to Mata Ortiz Main Page

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