Mata Ortiz Pottery Day of the Dead Javier Martinez Cemetery Ravens Mexican Art

Mata Ortiz Pottery Artist: Hector Javier Martinez - Second Generation Hand Made Hand Painted Hand Carved - Sgraffito This unique Mata Ortiz pottery piece by Javier Martinez captures the spirit of the Day of the Dead with striking imagery of the ravens, desert plants, musicians and a solemn cemetery scene. Rooted in the traditions of Native Mexico, the artwork blends cultural reverence with masterful craftsmanship. This piece is showing markers for Juana Quezada, Humberto Ponce, Martha Ponce, Consolacion Quezada, Nicholas Quezada, Leonel Quezada Mata Ortiz residents instrumental for continually bringing to life the Mata Ortiz pottery. A decade ago, Hector Javier Martinez was working as a mechanic and gardener. Now he is a world-famous potter from the village of Mata Ortiz. He originated the black and white day Of The Dead And Night Of The Dead sgraffito motifs. In 2014 a large pot of Javier's earned the Presidential Award at the Premio National de Ceramica in Tlaquepaque, Mexico. Artist Signed On Bottom Of Piece I will Include A Pottery Ring With Purchase Piece is 7 Inches Tall x 5 Inches In Diameter and Opening is 1.5 Inches In Diameter I personally hand selected this gorgeous piece directly from the artist. New - Never Displayed Piece. Piece will be boxed, and bubble wrapped and then put into another box with additional packing materials for very safe shipping to the piece new home and owner.