Mata Ortiz Pottery Suzy Martinez Paquime Christmas Hanging Ornament W Stand Clay

Mata Ortiz Pottery Artist: Suzy Martinez - Second Generation - Suzy is wife of Jose Martinez Hand Made Hand Painted This hand-coiled Mata Ortiz hanging Christmas ornament is handmade by Suzy Martinez features delicate Paquime traditional design. A stunning fusion of Paquimé tradition and modern artistry, it's a beautiful collector's piece from Mata Ortiz in Northern Mexico. Suzy and family live in the village - pueblo of Mata Ortiz in Northern Mexico. Suzy has lots of family in the village that are very talented potters. Ornament is 4 inches tall x 2.66 inches in diameter. Stand is 10 inches tall x 5 inches in diameter at the base All Mata Ortiz Pottery is hand made using the coil - pinch method - hand painted - etched - carved. Some using the sgraffito method for detail then fired most using outside burn method. The hand painted and etched - carved is done by hand they do not use stencils. There are many steps involved in making these gorgeous pieces. They are not just mold made and factory finished totally hand made. I personally hand selected this gorgeous piece from the artist. Our goal is to help the wonderful people of Mata Ortiz have a venue that allows the potters to share their fabulous pieces to the world. New - Never Displayed Piece. Piece will be boxed, and bubble wrapped and then put into another box with additional packing materials for very safe shipping to the piece new home and owner.