Mata Ortiz Pottery Jerardo Tena Paquime Orange Clay Handecrafed Mexican Fine Art

Mata Ortiz Pottery Artist: Master Potter Jerardo Tena Sandoval - Museum Quality Hand Made Hand Painted This handcrafted Mata Ortiz pottery vase - olla - jar with Paquime design was totally handmade by renowned artist Jerardo Tena and showcases the intricate detailing and traditional techniques of Mata Ortiz potters in Northern Mexican. Made from medium orange natural clay, this unique olla reflects the rich cultural heritage and artistic expression of the region. Take a very good look at this amazing and gorgeous large highly hand polished and intricate hand painted piece to see all the intricate details. Piece is true museum quality totally handcrafted by Jerardo Tena. The medium orange clay with ivory Paquime' detail truly high lights the shape of this unique piece. Jerardo Tena Sandoval and Norma Hernandez de Tena are a husband-and-wife team who make pottery in the small village of Mata Ortiz. Jerardo learned to make pots from his mother, Sofia Sandoval de Tena, a couple of decades ago. He makes the pieces and does most of the painting while his wife helps by sanding and polishing. A This piece is 100% handmade - hand painted and carved in the coil pinch method. Artist signed on all pieces Piece is 8.5 Inches Tall x 7 inches in diameter - opening is 4 inches in diameter I Will Included A Pottery Ring Stand New - Never Displayed Piece. Piece will be boxed, and bubble wrapped and then put into another box with additional packing materials.