Mata Ortiz Pottery Day of the Dead Night‎ Javier Martinez Cemetery Mexico Clay

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 owl 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 Consolacion Quezada, Feliz Ortiz, Nancy Heras, Chevo Ortiz, Martha Ponce all wonderful potters instrumental for continually bringing to life the Mata Ortiz pottery. Since then, his business has flourished, although other potters in Mata Ortiz have been busy doing takeoffs of his designs and styles. 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 for very safe shipping to the piece new home and owner.