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Mata Ortiz Pot by Genoveva Sandoval
$35
Perfect Condition
Mata Ortiz pottery is a recreation of the Mogollon pottery found in and around the archeological site of Casas Grandes (Paquimé) in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. The clay and mineral color pigments used in the crafting of the pottery are found locally in the Casa Grande valley. Mata Ortiz pottery is formed and painted entirely by hand without benefit of a potter’s wheel or kiln. The paintbrushes are made from a few very straight strands of human hair, usually from a child, which are tied to the end of a stick (the brush handle) with thread. The technique is to lay the long strands covered with paint on the pot surface and pull it through to create a line. Most of the paints used are reds from iron oxides and blacks from manganese. Both minerals occur naturally in various forms around Mata Ortiz. After the paint has dried, the pot is polished a final time to set the paint. Artist signature on the bottom.
Features:
Dimensions: Height - 11”, Width 9” (bottom of pot), 4¼” Width (at the neck of the pot)
Medium: Clay and mineral color pigments
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Item description
Perfect Condition
Mata Ortiz pottery is a recreation of the Mogollon pottery found in and around the archeological site of Casas Grandes (Paquimé) in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. The clay and mineral color pigments used in the crafting of the pottery are found locally in the Casa Grande valley. Mata Ortiz pottery is formed and painted entirely by hand without benefit of a potter’s wheel or kiln. The paintbrushes are made from a few very straight strands of human hair, usually from a child, which are tied to the end of a stick (the brush handle) with thread. The technique is to lay the long strands covered with paint on the pot surface and pull it through to create a line. Most of the paints used are reds from iron oxides and blacks from manganese. Both minerals occur naturally in various forms around Mata Ortiz. After the paint has dried, the pot is polished a final time to set the paint. Artist signature on the bottom.
Features:
Dimensions: Height - 11”, Width 9” (bottom of pot), 4¼” Width (at the neck of the pot)
Medium: Clay and mineral color pigments
Hey, thanks for stopping by! Let me know if you have any questions!
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