Mata Ortiz Pottery Efren‎ Ledezma Raised Head Sea Turtle Turtles Artisan Mexican

Mata Ortiz Pottery Artist: Efren Ledezma Hand Made Hand Painted Amazing, Fabulous, Gorgeous - Just a few words that come to mind when trying to describe this fantastic piece. This beautiful large size sphere pot with raised head sea turtles all around. Efren's beautiful work of art is truly amazing. The linework etching is so delicate & exact. Efren is a true artisan from the village. Efren Ledezma is a member of the large Ledezma family, many are potters in the village - pueblo of Mata Ortiz In Northern Mexico. He began making pots in 1995, learning from his brother Gerardo, however a lot of his pottery more closely resembles that produced by his neighbor Manolo Rodriguez. You will find many of Efren's pieces are composed of a white clay body decorated with complex repetitive geometric designs in black and red. He also very often superimposes painted animals, like bees, birds, fish in a contrasting single color over the background. No two pieces are every the same. He is considered the most talented of all the Ledezma brothers. Piece is 5 Inches Tall x 5 Inches In Diameter Artist Has Signed On Bottom Of Piece I will include a pottery ring with piece I personally hand selected this gorgeous olla 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.