Mata Ortiz Mexico Pottery

Mid 20th Century

4.25" H x 4.75" D

Hand Coiled from a Light Brown Clay with Painted White, Black  and Deep Terracotta Colors in a Geometric Design with a Rounded Bottom and a Signature

In Poor Condition with Hair Line Cracked 

Mata Ortiz pottery is a sophisticated ceramic art form that originated in the small village of Juan Mata Ortiz in Chihuahua, Mexico. It is a modern revival and reinterpretation of the ancient Casas Grandes (Paquimé) pottery tradition that thrived in the region centuries ago. Unlike utilitarian pottery, Mata Ortiz pieces are crafted primarily as high-end art, characterized by their exceptionally thin walls, intricate geometric designs, and manual symmetry.