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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

Noe Quezada Cream/Yellow Beauty Mata Ortiz Olla Noe Quezada is the son of Juan Quezada and is one of the finest potters of Mata Ortiz. Noe creates excellent works that are stunningly executed, decorated with sharp, clean art and highly symmetrical. This is a gorgeous design that Noe has created using black and red paint on a creamy/yellow slip. Like all Mata Ortiz pottery, this piece was made by the traditional method of pitching the pottery by hand, and firing it outdoors. The patterns depicted on this olla are fine-line designs and geometrics in red and black color terminating in the head of a bird. These fine symmetrical patterns created by the artist encircle the olla. Notice the elegant sculpted mouth of the vase. The large bowl shown here is decorated with swipping bands and measures 12 inches tall by 9 inches in diameter. The visual effect the pot has when viewed from close up is just stunning. The pot is signed by Noe. Item No.: MO.490 Artist: Noe Quezada Size: 12 in H x 9 in D Price: 3,280

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: 1,675

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

Eusebio ``Chevo'' Ortiz Famous Snake Mata Ortiz Pot Eusebio ``Chevo'' Ortiz makes astounding black on black pottery. Perhaps his most famous piece is the one with the serpent wound around the pot ending with the mouth wide open, fangs flashing and ready to attack at the top. The pot has the characteristic mirror-like finish for which Chevo is famous. Eusebio is discussed on page 122 of the well-known book The Many Faces of Mata Ortiz. This is a large pot that measures a full 11 inches high by almost eight inches in diameter. And it is, of course, signed by Chevo. Item No.: MO.341 Artist: Eusebio ``Chevo'' Ortiz Size: 11 in H x 7 3/4 in D Price: 489

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

Jorge Corona Guillen Marvel Jorge Corona Guillen is a second generation potter whose work has become exceptional, rivaling that of the masters themselves. His artistry and elegance of design are almost unparalleled. The pot shown here measures 9 inches tall by about 7 1/2 wide and is decorated with angled colorful lines and shapes. The sheen is absolutely brilliant (please note that the slip is solid; the variations shown are caused by the direct illumination by daylight.) The curved cutouts around the mouth of the piece endow it with a particularly appealing aura. This pot comes with a matching ring stand. Item No.: MO.319 Artist: Jorge Corona Guillen Size: 9 in H x 7 1/2 in D Price: 399

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

Sabino Villalba Mata Ortiz Pot This large contemporary-shaped effigy measuring 12 inches high by 8 inches wide was hand formed by Sabino Villalba , from Mata Ortiz. Sabino has made a name for himself by forming effigy pottery in the manner of the Paquime people who inhabited the region around 1000 or so AD. Here he gives us another side of his great talent by producing the Oracion, the man looking up at the heavens. The pot is highly polished and is in perfect condition. Sabino is featured on page 185 of the book The Many Faces of Mata Ortiz. Item No.: MO.489 Artist: Sabino (Gabi) Villalba Size: 12 in H x 8 in D Price: 600

Manuel Rodriguez Signature Mata Ortiz Pottery Masterpiece When it comes to innovation in designs on pottery Manuel Rodriguez Guillen holds a decosove lead over any and all others. His imagination seems to be soaring into heights unfathomed by lesser mortals. His designs containing mythological animal figures and intricate geometrics baffle the mind. These designs have made Manuel Rodriguez truly famous and synonymous with Mata Ortiz pottery. At the same time, Manuel is quite generous with providing designs of his own creation to other potters and letting them their exclusive use. 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 9 inches tall by 8 inches wide. Item No.: MO.411 Artist: Manuel Rodriguez Guillen Size: 9 in H x 8 in D Price:

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