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Damian Quezada Museum Quality Pottery Damian Quezada is a nephew of Juan Quezada who is arguably among the top five potters in Mata Ortiz. His characteristic feature is impeccably precise painting with lines, squares and curves drawn to perfection. The touch of color is also exquisite, giving the whole pot an air of motion. On page 24 of the book The Potters of Mata Ortiz (blue cover), is shown a magnificent vase by Damian. We asked Damian to ``reproduce'' that design although make it a bit different to maintain uniqueness. The result is the present pot and you are welcome to compare designs to the one shown in the book. The present vase measures a full 11 1/2 inches high by almost 8 inches in diameter at it widest part. It is made in a white slip with a most pleasing patina. It is decorated with sweeping bands that contain fine-line work in the best of the Quezada style of decoration. Item No.: MO.401 Artist: Damian Quezada Size: 11 1/2 in H x 8 in D Price:

Nicolas Ortiz Black on Black Rabbit 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 rabbit, 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 pot, measuring a full 10 inches High, by 6 inches wide. And is signed by Nicolas. Item No.: MO.508 Artist: Nicolas Ortiz Size: 10 in H x 6 in D Price:

Aida Gonzalez Original Color Mata Ortiz Olla Aida Gonzalez is a second generation Mata Ortiz potter whose creatios are making her famous. Look at the striking color of this olla and the flowing designs. This large olla measures 13 inches tall and is signed by Aida. Item No.: MO.509 Artist: Aida Gonzalez Size: 13 in H Price: 650

Celia veloz Sculpted Stunning Mata Ortiz Olla Celia Veloz is the daughter of Saul Veloz and Arminda Saenz who taught her the art of working the clay into magnificent works of art. Even though the influence of her mother is to be seen in Celia's work, so is her own original artistic character. This is an incredibly huge piece with a traditional shape but certainly not traditionally decorated. The designs of swirling bands and finely drawn lines are painted on a sculpted surface!. This large olla measures 16 inches tall by 10 inches wide and is signed by Celia. Item No.: MO.513 Artist: Celia Veloz Size: 16 in H x 10 in D Price: 1,550

Leonel Lopez Saenz Desert Story Olla This is one of Leonel's desert story ollas. Please note the extreme and delicate details of the design. The almost life-like deer, the birds feeding off insects on the deer backs, the eagle descending menacingly on the mice running desperately on the top of the cacti. The pot measures 6 1/2 inches tall by 6 1/2 inches wide. Item No.: MO.321 Artist: Leonel Lopez Saenz Size: 6 1/2 in H x 6 1/2 in D Price:

Leonel Lopez Saenz Eagle and Snake Story Olla One more of Leonel's desert story ollas. Once again the master artist displays his talent by the incredible detail of his incisions and the realistic aura of his creatures. Look at the almost life-like deer and of the eagle descending menacingly on the snake that hisses back. . The pot measures 3 7/2 inches tall by 4 1/4 inches wide. Item No.: MO.443 Artist: Leonel Lopez Saenz Size: 3 7/8 in H x 4 1/4 in D Price:

Manuel Rodriguez Insect/Wild Life Mata Ortiz Olla This large, truly museum quality masterpiece was hand made and hand decorated by Manuel Rodriguez Guillen, arguably among the most innovative artists in Mata Ortiz. Manuel Rodriguez is known for the diversity of his design patterns on pottery, and his great influence on other potters. The action packed decoration on the present tall olla testifies to his incredible artistic talent. It shows a lizard chasing a butterfly and a mythological animal a dragonfly magnificently colored and detailed drawn over a white background. This large olla measures 12.0 inches high by 8.5 inches in diameter at it widest part, and is in perfect condition, with no scratches, chips, or other defects, and is signed by Manuel. Item No.: MO.512 Artist: Manuel Rodriguez Guillen Size: 12 in H x 8 1/2 in D Price: 1,200

Reynalso Quezada Stunning Mata Ortiz Pottery Bowl Reynaldo Quezada Celado is one of the most innovative potters in the village. He is Juan's youngest brother and learned to pot over 20 years ago. He is credited with the mixing of clays called mezclado that gives a marbleized appearance. He also introduced the use of textured indentations in the damp clay that produce a braided look. He has also spent a great deal of time in the United States teaching and demonstrating potting techniques. The large bowl shown here is decorated with his famous tejido motif and measures 15 1/2 inches in diameter by 5 inches in height. . The visual effect the pot has when viewed from close up is just stunning. Item No.: MO.517 Artist: Reynaldo Quezada Size: 5 1/2 in Long x 15 in Wide Price:

Reynalso Quezada/Eliazar Quintana Stunning Mata Ortiz Pottery Bowl Reynaldo Quezada Celado is one of the most innovative potters in the village. He is Juan's youngest brother and learned to pot over 20 years ago. He is credited with the mixing of clays called mezclado that gives a marbleized appearance. He also introduced the use of textured indentations in the damp clay that produce a braided look. He has also spent a great deal of time in the United States teaching and demonstrating potting techniques. Eliuazar Quintana is a master sgrafitto potter who makes stunningly detailed replicas of animal life, like the serpents shown in the present collaboration bowl. The very large bowl shown here is decorated with the two famous patterns of tejido and animal life and was produced through the combined efforts of these two mater potters. It is a unique creation that measures 16 inches wide by 6 inches high, and is signed by both potters. Item No.: MO.518 Artist: Reynalso Quezada/Eliazar Quintana Size: 6 in H x 16 in D Price: 675