The MATA ORTIZ Pottery Clay Olla Flying Saucer Bowl with Corrugated Opening is a unique and handmade piece crafted by master potter Reynaldo Quezada in Mexico. This Mexican culture-inspired collectible showcases intricate details and traditional techniques that reflect the artistry of Mexican pottery. The clay olla flying saucer design adds a whimsical touch to the piece, making it a standout addition to any collection of Latin American craftsmanship. Approx. size: 5\" round x 1.75\" h. Approx weight: 7.8 oz. Signed: Reynaldo Quezada
Curators note: Reynaldo Quezada is the youngest brother of Juan Quezada (founding artist of Mata Ortiz Pottery).About Mata Ortiz Pottery
Mata Ortiz Pottery is a recreation of the Mogollon pottery found in and around the archeological site of Casas Grandes (Paquime) in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. In the early 1970\'s, a Mexican railroad worker named Juan Quezada began reproducing pottery the authentic traditions of Casas Grandes. Today, his pots are in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian, and he is the foremost ceramic artist in Mexico. Most of Juan\'s family and over 300 other households in his home village, Mata Ortiz, now follow his path. The pots are formed by only the potter\'s hands; No pottery wheels are used. The clay is obtained locally from around the village using pick-axes and shovels. The paints used are also natural. The pottery is dung-fired on the ground, not in a kiln. Lastly, each piece is signed by the artist. Casas Grandes (Mata Ortiz) pottery began as a revival of ancient traditions, but has developed a distinctive artistic style all it\'s own.
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