What kind of pottery does Mata Ortiz use?
Mata Ortiz Pottery. The unique style of Mata Ortiz pottery has been quietly gaining a strong following within the collector and fine art worlds. This pottery movement begun by Juan Quezada can best be described as modern interpretations of 12th century indigenous pottery.
How big is a Mata Ortiz raised snake pot?
Mata Ortiz Southwest Raised Snake Pot ITEM: JL2024. Size: 5.75″ Dia. Blackened Mata Ortiz Pot with Deer and Wildlife Scene ITEM: JL2025. Size: 6″ Dia. Cream Mata Ortiz Vase with Geometric Design ITEM: JL2026. Size: 7.25″ Dia.
Where did the name Mata Ortiz come from?
Mata Ortiz pottery is a recreation of the Mogollon pottery found in and around the archeological site of Casas Grandes (Paquimé) in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. Named after the modern town of Mata Ortiz, which is near the archeological site, the style was propagated by Juan Quezada Celado.
Where is Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua, Mexico located?
Mata Ortiz is located the Mexican state of Chihuahua about 4.5 hours south and west of El Paso, Texas, United States. It is a small town with adobe dwellings at the foothills of the Sierra Madre Occidental, along the banks of the Palanganas River.
Mata Ortiz Pottery. The unique style of Mata Ortiz pottery has been quietly gaining a strong following within the collector and fine art worlds. This pottery movement begun by Juan Quezada can best be described as modern interpretations of 12th century indigenous pottery.
Mata Ortiz Southwest Raised Snake Pot ITEM: JL2024. Size: 5.75″ Dia. Blackened Mata Ortiz Pot with Deer and Wildlife Scene ITEM: JL2025. Size: 6″ Dia. Cream Mata Ortiz Vase with Geometric Design ITEM: JL2026. Size: 7.25″ Dia.
Mata Ortiz is actually the name of a village near Casas Grandes where the ancient Paquime Indian culture thrived. The pottery made now days in the area is the result of Juan Quesada pottery. Painted pottery by Juan Quesada became very popular in the 70’s as a renassance of the antique pottery designs found on pot shards exposed by farming.
