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

Mata Ortiz Pottery Artist: Hector Javier Martinez 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 imagery of ravens and a solemn cemetery scene. Rooted in the traditions of Mexico, the artwork blends cultural reverence with masterful craftsmanship. This piece is showing markers for Consolacion Quezada, Chevo Ortiz, Nicholas Ortiz, Humberto Ponce, Nicholas Quezada, wonderful potters 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. Javier's wife, Gabriela Martinez de Perez, also has a bigger role now in their business and together, they are introducing new styles and designs based on their trademark Day of the Dead and Night of the Dead. Artist Signed On Bottom Of Piece I will Include A Pottery Ring With Purchase Piece is 6.5 Inches Tall x 5 Inches In Diameter and Opening is 2 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.