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Nicolas Quezada Famous Mata Ortiz Pottery Bowl w/Stand Nicolas Quezada is Juan Quezada's brother an arguably among the top four potters in Mata Ortiz. He has an unending enthusiasm for working with the clay, and his inventiveness and innovation are literally unparalleled. His designs are pure elegance. He paints long, sharp, curving lines and bands on pottery whose color comes from special combinations of different clays that Nicolas has introduced. Nicolas is discussed on pages 160-163 of the book The Many faces of Mata Ortiz. A bowl similar to the one here is shown on page 162. The bowl with stand shown here is just another example of his love of pottery. This is one of the pieces of pottery that made Mata Ortiz and Nicolas famous. It is a bowl that is hard to get these days and one that would enhance any collection of Mata Ortiz pottery. It is a large bowl measuring about 14 inches in diameter by 5 1/2 inches high, and it is decorated with superbly executed sweeping bands with eye-dazzling fine-line work on a whitish background. Note the matching decoration of the bowl and the stand, the feature introduced by Nicolas and that made him a household word. This is a true work of art by an indisputable master. Item No.: MO.049 Artist: Nicolas Quezada Size: 5 1/2 in Deep x 13 1/2 in Diameter Price: 2,999

Lydia Quezada Museum Quality White Clay Mata Ortiz Olla Mata Ortiz pottery hardly comes in more elegant fashion than this piece. This very large, very impressive olla was hand made by non-other than Lydia Quezada and measures a full 12 inches high by 7.5 inches in diameter. Lydia is well known from her black on black pottery that is made with highly polished designs on a matte black background. Quite a bit more rare and much more coveted is her white-clay pottery. The decoration is a signature design for this distinguished potter. It is the mirror image of the black on black designs, but here executed on a white background. Lydia and her equally talented husband, Rito Talavera, are featured prominently in the authoritative book The Many faces of Mata Ortiz. It devotes four full pages to these master potters, beginning on page 155. Item No.: MO.522 Artist: Lydia Quezada Size: 12 in H x 7.5 in D Price: 1,475

Powerful Elegance Taurina Baca Mata Ortiz Pot Juan Quezada called her the best non-family member who became a student of his. He was so impressed that he actually gave her some of his clay to use in her pottery. Taurina Baca has continued to astound the pottery world with her absolutely impeccable creations. The present offering is decorated in the red on black style with some of the finest geometric designs as they are likely to come out of Mata Ortiz. This is truly a museum quality pot that will make any collector proud. For more on Taurina please refer to page 122 of the well-known book The Many Faces of Mata Ortiz. This is a large pot that measures a full 16 inches high by 15 inches in diameter. And is, of course, signed by Taurina. Item No.: MO.477 Artist: Taurina Baca Size: 16 in H x 15 in D Price: 2,400

Lydia Quezada Museum Quality Black on Black Mata Ortiz Olla Mata Ortiz pottery hardly comes in more elegant fashion than this piece. This very large, very impressive olla was hand made by non-other than Lydia Quezada and measures a full 12 1/2 inches high by 8.5 inches in diameter. It is decorated by highly polished geometric designs that are set off against a matte black background. This is the type of black on black olla, with the split opening at the top, that has established unquestionably Lydia as a renown artist in the world of pottery. Lydia and her equally talented husband, Rito Talavera, are featured prominently in the authoritative book The Many faces of Mata Ortiz. It devotes four full pages to these master potters, beginning on page 155 Item No.: MO.409 Artist: Lydia Quezada Size: 12 1/2 in Deep x 9 in Diameter Price: 1,200

Nicolas Ortiz Mata Ortiz Huge Turtle Effigy This is a masterpiece turtle effigy by Nicolas Ortiz possibly the most renowned effigy builder in the world of pottery. Nicolas makes possibly the best effigy pottery anywhere and he is the indisputable effigy master in Mata Ortiz pottery. The large turtle shown here is one of his most outstanding creations. Note the impeccable designs on the turtle's back and edges of its shell. It even has design lines on the underside . Like all his other creations, this pot is superbly polished and decorated by Nicolas. This is also a large piece measuring a FULL 16 inches long by 8 1/2 wide!! Item No.: MO.399 Artist: Nicolas Ortiz Size: 16 in Long x 8 1/2 in Wide x 9 in Tall Price: 1,775

Nico Ortiz Rabbit Effigy Pottery Along with his owl effigies, the rabbit is possibly the best known of Nicolas' creations. This kind of pottery is truly a must for collectors of fine pottery, and of Mata Ortiz pottery in particular. Note the precision of the black design on a black background. Item No.: MO.420 Artist: Nicolas Ortiz Size: 12 in Long x 6 in Wide Price:

Nico Ortiz Owl Effigy Pottery And finally the owl, Nicolas' most famous creation. Again, the lines are sure and the design a true work of art. Item No.: MO.419 Artist: Nicolas Ortiz Size: 13 in H x 6 in Wide Price:

Ismael Flores Mata Ortiz Fabulous Pottery Ismael Flores is an extremely talented potter and a virtuoso designer. His decorations contain both the cuadrito pattern (eye-dazzling designs of checker-board squares of different colors that seem to swim around the pot), as well as sweeping bands and lines in the Quezada style. See the book The Many Faces of Mata Ortiz, page 94 for more information on Ismael. The present offering is decorated in the classic Quezada style with fine-line eye dazzling bands and precisely drawn lines covering most of the outside surface of the pot. It is a very large and impressive olla measuring 11 inches in height by 8 inches in diameter and is in mint condition with no scratches, chips or other defects. The pot is, of course, signed by Ismael. Item No.: MO.395 Artist: Ismael Flores Size: 11 in H x 9 in D Price: 590

Gerardo Tena EXQUISITE Mata Ortiz Pottery Gerardo Tena is one of the Master Potters of Mata Ortiz. He is world renown for his absolutely exquisite and detailed decorations on pottery. The color of his pots can only be described as sweet, and his cuadritos (small squares) are as accurate as if they were made by a machine. For more on Gerardo and his pottery, please see page 121 of the book The Many Faces of Mata Ortiz. The pot shown here is painted with impeccable precision and at the same time outstanding artistry. It measures 9 inches tall by 8 inches in diameter and is in perfect condition without any defects or flaws. The pot is signed by Gerardo. Item No.: MO.481 Artist: Gerardo Tena Size: 9 in H x 8 in D Price: 600

Carlos Loya Jaquez Eye Dazzler Mata Ortiz Pottery Masterpiece Carlos Loya Jaquez is the winner of 1st place in the 2004 Concurso competition in Mata Ortiz in the White Polychrome category. He is known for his swirling, eye-dazzling designs that decorate the present huge piece, measuring 16 inches tall by 9 1/2 inches wide. The essentially unique, turban-like form of this olla that comes with a matching stand is particular to this potter and is made in a various shapes and sizes. This is among the larger pieces we've seen and the design covers the seemingly unending surface flawlessly. Item No.: MO.494 Artist: Carlos Loya Jaquez Size: 16 in H x 9 1/2 in D Price: 1,500

MAURO QUEZADA Stunning Design Mata Ortiz Olla Mauro Quezada is a nephew of Juan Quezada and an acknowledged master potter in Mata Ortiz. His tear-drop designs have made the design and him famous. But like all great artists, Mauro can create new designs, as shown by the present offering. The pot has a wider opening then one is accustomed to seeing in Mauro's work, and also a lip around the opening. The rest of the decoration is typically and impeccably Mauro. The present vase is quite large measuring 11 1/4 inches high by 9 1/2 inches in diameter at its widest part. It is decorated with perfectly executed Quezada bands in creamy white over a red background. Item No.: MO.400 Artist: Mauro Quezada Size: 11 1/4 in H x 9 1/2 in D Price: 899

MAURO QUEZADA Red and Black on White Masterpiece Mauro Quezada has created an elegant, artistic piece in this narrow mouth olla with a tulip opening. The pot measures 8 3/4 inches high by 8 inches in diameter at its widest part. The decoration of Quezada-like bands is painted in red and black and the bands contain interior designs of the highest precision and fineness. Item No.: MO.346 Artist: Mauro Quezada Size: 8 3/4 in H x 8 in D Price: 645

Luis Rodriguez Mimbres Mata Ortiz Pottery: The Fisherman Luis Rodriguez is a second generation potter who decorates his pots with impeccably drawn designs from the Mimbres period. In this pot he has recreated the figure of a fisherman possibly engaged in the sale of his catch that was used as pottery decoration during Mimbres times. The present pot is fairly large by Luis Rodriguez standards, measuring 9 inches tall by 7 wide and is signed by Luis. Item No.: MO.500 Artist: Luis Rodriguez Size: 9 in H x 7 in D Price: 425

Ruben Lozano Lucero Huge Mirror-Like Mata Ortiz Masterpiece Ruben Lozano Lucero produces black pottery that is so highly polished that is as reflective as a mirror. His gunmetal finish is famous world-wide. The quality of his work is attested to by the First Prizeblack polished pot in National Exhibition of Folk Art. The award was handed to him by President Salinas of Mexico himself. Ruben makes pottery that is ideal for collecting or decorating. The olla shown here is polished to a mirror-like finish of the highest reflectivity (please see pictures) and is quite large, measuring about 12 1/2 inches wide by 11 inches tall. Item No.: MO.405 Artist: Ruben Lozano Lucero Size: 11 in H x 12 1/2 in D Price:

Ruben Lozano Lucero Gun Metal Finish Masterpiece One more brilliantly polished black olla by Ruben Lucero, measuring about 8 1/2 1/2 inches tall by 7 1/2 inches tall. Item No.: MO.405 Artist: Ruben Lozano Lucero Size: 8 1/2 in H x 7 1/2 in D Price: 265

Nicolas Ortiz Javelina Mata Ortiz Pottery Nicolas Ortiz makes possibly the best effigy pottery anywhere and he is the indisputable master in Mata Ortiz pottery. He is known for his double black on black ollas with the handles made into the effigy of two intertwined snakes with a mouse or two mice inside the pot, his wild boars, bears with fish in their mouths, rabbits, and owls. What he has fashioned here is indeed a nearly unique and spectacular work of art. This is his famous Javelina, or wild boar, decorated in detailed checkered designs and fine lines on a black on black clay pottery. For more on Nicolas and his pottery, please see page 130 of the book the Many Faces of Mata Ortiz. This is a large effigy pot, measuring a full 10 inches long, by 7 1/2 inches high. And is signed by Nicolas. Item No.: MO.501 Artist: Nicolas Ortiz Size: 0 in L x 7 1/2 in D Price: 1,575

Jesus Nunez Marbled Large Mata Ortiz Olla Jesus Nunez is a second generation Mata Ortiz potter who was trained by Nicolas Quezada. The influence of the master can be seen in the fine, flowing lines and bands of black and red on a marbled grey background. This large olla measures 13 inches tall and is decorated with the fine lines and swirling bands artistically displayed by Jesus on a marbled surface.. The visual effect the pot has when viewed from close up is just stunning. Item No.: MO.505 Artist: Jesus Nunez Size: 13 in H Price: 650

Manuel Rodriguez Stunning Mata Ortiz Creation Another one of Manuel Rodriguez' astonishing creations. The present pottery is decorated with a signature design for Manuel, with its geometric extravaganza and the mythical bird figures along with a very realistically looking tiger or a big cat creature. In addition, this is a large pot measuring 10 1/2 inches tall by 7 1/2 inches wide. Item No.: MO.412 Artist: Manuel Rodriguez Guillen Size: 10 1/2 in H x 7 1/2 in D Price: 780