Mata Ortiz Pottery


Item Number: 60

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $480

Online Close: Oct 18, 2025 5:00 PM MST

Bid History: 1 bid

Description

Mata Ortiz is not an artist, but a Mexican town of over 480 professional artists who dig local clays, create mineral-based pigments from local materials, and make paintbrushes from human hair. The potters and painters of Mata Ortiz each employ their own unique blend of ancient and modern methods and designs. These innovative combinations define the exquisitely detailed and distinctive pottery of Mata Ortiz. This medium pot was created by Eley Terio Pinaand is from Western National Parks.


 


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