Mata Ortiz Pottery Day‎ of the Dead Night Javier Martinez Cemetery Moon Mexican

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 moon, owls, ravens 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 Spencer MacCallum - Emalie MacCallum - Juan Quezada - Martha Ponce - Humberto Ponce - Abdres Villalva 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 6.5 Inches Tall x 5 Inches In Diameter and Opening is 2.5 Inches In Diameter I personally hand selected this gorgeous piece directly from the artist. Picture is from visit to village purchasing pottery. 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.