Mata Ortiz Pottery Jose Martinez Emu Bird Olla Vase Paquime Art‎ Mexico Ceramics

Mata Ortiz Pottery Artist: Jose Martinez - Second Generation - Wife Is Suzy Martinez - Daughter is Viviana Martinez and Sons are Ivan Martinez and Jose Martinez Jr Hand Made Hand Painted Polychrome This striking Mata Ortiz olla by Jose Martinez features a stylized emu or ostrich bird motif inspired by Paquimé effigies. Hand-coiled and finely painted, it's a beautiful example of contemporary Mexican ceramic artistry. Jose Martinez Is A Potter From The Village Of Mata Ortiz In Northern Mexico. Jose Is Known For His Elegantly Shaped Black Pots, Created With His Signature Gunmetal Polish & A Bit Of Graphite. He sometimes goes away from the black on black as shown in this beautiful piece. Artist Signed On Bottom Of Piece Piece is 5 Inches Tall x 4.33 Inches In Diameter - Opening is 2 Inches In Diameter Artist Signed On Bottom Of Piece I Will Include A Pottery Ring With This 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.