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Large Falcons by Hector Ortega-Mata Ortiz Pottery Hector Ortega is known for his animal heads around the rims of pots that are magnificently ribbed and polished to perfection. His repertoire includes rams, bears, eagles, and many others. The present offering, decorated with the heads of falcons, is special because of its large size, measuring 12 1/2inches high by 9 1/2 inches in diameter. This is a very impressive piece of work for the discerning collector. The pot is signed by Hector. Item No.: MO.534 Artist: Hector Ortega Size: 12 in H x 9 1/2 in D Price: 525

Nicolas Ortiz Polychrome 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. He is also known for his polychrome pottery that displays the B/B decoration painted over an often marbleized surface. The present item is his famous polychrome Javelina, or wild boar, decorated in detailed checkered designs and fine lines on a marbleized 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 11 inches long, by 8 inches high and 4 inches wide. And is signed by Nicolas. Item No.: MO.541 Artist: Nicolas ortiz Size: 8 in H x 11 in D x 4 in W Price: 1,300

Gerardo Tena Mata Cudritots of Excellence Mata Ortiz Pottery Like its sister pottery in the previous set of pictures, this is another of Gerardo's stunning cuadrito decorated pottery. Note again the appealing use of space in applying the decoration! The pot measures 6 1/2 inches high by about 6 1/2 inches wide and is in perfect condition without any defects or flaws. It is the ideal piece for the serious collector of Mata Ortiz pottery. Item No.: MO.462 Artist: Gerardo Tena Size: 6 1/2 in H x 6 in D Price: s

Nicolas Ortiz Polychrome on White 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. He also makes black on black and polychrome rabbits, owls, turtles, snails and other forms of life. This is his famous polychrome rabbit, decorated in detailed checkered designs and fine lines on a white 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 11 1/2 inches High, by 6 inches wide and 6 inches deep. And is signed by Nicolas. Item No.: MO.543 Artist: Nicolas Ortiz Size: 11.5 in H x 6 in W x 6 in D Price: 999

Nicolas Ortiz Polychrome on Marble 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. He also makes black on black and polychrome rabbits, owls, turtles, snails and other forms of life. This is his famous polychrome rabbit, decorated in detailed checkered designs and fine lines on a a marbleized 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 11 1/2 inches High, by 6 inches wide and 6 inches deep. And is signed by Nicolas. Item No.: MO.544 Artist: Nicolas Ortiz Size: 11.5 in H x 6 in D x 6 in W Price: 999

Luly and Quico Marquez Classic Mata Ortiz Pottery This pot is the creation of two of the most talented second generation potters to emerge from Mata Ortiz. Their skill is evident in the complexity of the Quezada-style decoration; its precision and detail say it all. The pot is quite large and impressive, measuring 10 inches tall by 9 wide. Item No.: MO.453 Artist: Luly and Quico Marquez Size: 11 in H x 9 in Diameter Price: 450

Bears by Hector Ortega-Mata Ortiz Hector Ortega is known for his animal heads around the rims of pots that are magnificently ribbed and polished to perfection. His repertoire includes rams, bears, eagles, and many others. The present offering is special because of its large size, measuring 9 1/2 inches high by 8 inches in diameter. Note the detail on the bears' faces.. This is a very impressive piece of work for the discerning collector. I hope you like what you see. Item No.: MO.482 Artist: Hector Ortega Size: 9 1/2 in H x 8 in Diameter Price: 270

Quico Marquez Rabbit Effigy Mata Ortiz Pottery Quico Marquezis one of the most talented second-generation potters in Mata Ortiz. His effigies are especially well sought after because of their elegance in balance, and their delicate and at the same time intricate design. The pot shown here is the effigy of a horned owl. It measures 12 inches tall by 6 inches wide, and is in mint condition with no defects. It is also signed by Quico. Item No.: MO.457 Artist: Quico Marquez Size: 12 in H x 6 in Diameter Price: