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SKU: 241206-36A

Mata Ortiz Black Turtle Pottery By Jose L. Quezada

Late 20th Century

2.375" H x 4.75" L x 4.5" W

Hand Coiled Black on Black of a Turtle with a Center Hole, 3 Dimensional Legs, Tail and Head and Etched Turtle Details Signed Jose L. Quezada

In Very Good Condition

Jose L. Quezada (often signed as Jose L. Quezada or Jose Quezada) is a potter from the Mata Ortiz (Casas Grandes) tradition in Chihuahua, Mexico. He is the son of the master potter Nicolas Quezada, a key figure in the second generation of the Mata Ortiz pottery revival.

Mata Ortiz pottery revives ancient Casas Grandes (Paquimé) styles using hand-coiled clay, natural pigments, polishing with stones, and pit-firing techniques—without a potter's wheel. Jose specializes in blackware (black-on-black) pieces, often with intricate incised or painted geometric designs, animal effigies, and sculptural elements. He has received recognition, including the Excellence Award at the 2009 Concurso de Cerámica de Mata Ortiz.

Condition: Very Good

Tribe: Casas Grande

Year Range: 1975 - 2000

Region: Mexico - Central and South America

Dimensions: 2.38 in4.75 in4.5 in

Category: Pottery - Turtle Collection

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