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Nicolas Ortiz Mata Ortiz Owl Effigy This is another masterpiece by Nicolas Ortiz admittedly among the top clay effigy potters in the world. He makes possibly the best effigy pottery anywhere and he is the indisputable effigy master in Mata Ortiz pottery. The black on black large owl shown here is one of his best known creations. Note the striking expression on the face. Like all his other creations, this pot is superbly polished, decorated and signed by Nicolas. Item No.: MO.485 Artist: Nicolas Ortiz Size: 12 in H x 9 in Wide Price: 1,200

Eli Navarrete Polychrome Design Mata Ortiz Pottery In the by now famous book on Mata Ortiz pottery, The Many Faces of Mata Ortiz we read the following about Eli Navarrete Ortiz: Eli Navarrete Ortiz is one of the finest second-generation potters from the Porvenir tradition. His artistic ability and his application of paint are inspirational. While most potters from Porvenir repeat the same design over and overagain around the surface, Eli paints complicated designs that, when studied closely reveal interlocking animals and geometric forms in a Paquime motif. Sometimes he paints up to five animals hidden in rthe design and challenges the viewer to find them all. This incredible artist is responsible for reviving the use of color over black graphite and his work is now among the most widely collected around the world. The large olla offered for auction measures an impressive 9 inches tall by 6 1/2 inches wide and is decorated with an intricate web of animal shapes and geometric designs. It is sheer fun trying to spot and recognize them all! Item No.: MO.426 Artist: Eli Navarrete Ortiz Size: 9 in H x 6 1/2 in Diameter Price:

Yolanda Quezada Mata Ortiz Pottery Stunner Yolanda Quezada is the niece of Juan Quezada being the daughter of his sister, Reynalda. Like Reynalda, she makes absolutely beautiful black on black pottery with animals in relief, such as frogs, lizards, and geckos. And like a true artis, now and then she produces original, impressive works of art. The present olla is one of Yolanda's fine-line creations, dcortated with black and red lines and bands over a tan background. It is a large piece measuring 11 inches tall by 9 3/4 inches wide. Item No.: MO.536 Artist: Yolanda Quezada Size: 11 in H x 9 3/4 in Diameter Price: 599

The Butterflies of Gabby Dgrez A very beautiful and lively olla created by Gabby Dgrez . Marvelous arrangement of gorgeous butterflies. Item No.: MO.431 Artist: Gabby Dgrez Size: 9 in H x 6 in Diameter Price: 299

Oracely Nunez Stunning Bowl Oracely Nunez is the daughter of Naty Ortega and is married to Cesar Nunez who collaborates with naty on creating just stunning polychrome pottery in Mata Ortiz. But just pause and look what she can do herself! This is a large olla measuring 10 1/2 inches tall by 8 inches wide and is signed by Oracely. Item No.: MO.439 Artist: Oracely Nunez Size: 10 1/2 in H x 8 in Diameter Price:

Tavo Silveira Mata Ortiz Polychrome Masterpiece Octavio (Tavo) Silveira is among the best known potters in Mata Ortiz. His variety of repertoire and color schemes - from deep reds to white slip polychromes - has made him a true favorite among collectors. Note the elegance of the present design, consisting of a single band with internal decoration around the neck of the pot.. The present measures 7 inches high by 5 1/2 inches in diameter at it widest part. Item No.: MO.438 Artist: Tavo Silveira Size: 7 in H x 5 1/2 in Diameter Price: