Mata Ortiz Hand Coiled Indian Pottery by Casas Grandes artist Sandoval.

From Casas Grandes Valley, this hand made pot is loaded with homespun southwestern flair. This pot is high quality, with walls that have been stone-polished by hand to a fine finish. Hand coiled without the use of a potter's wheel, this piece of pottery is a true one of a kind. It has been masterfully hand painted with a staggering amount of fine line designs created with skill and care. The top has been meticulously scored by hand giving the design extra detail and texture. The soft, satiny color scheme of this pottery will blend perfectly with almost any decor and the intricacy of the hand painted details makes it easy to admire. It is a beautiful piece of art meant to be treasured and will be a welcome addition to your collection.

Details:
1. The colors are as they appear in the photos.
2. ~8-1/2" tall, ~11-1/2" wide, 35" circumference, and a 4-1/2" round opening.
3. Signed on the bottom by Casas Grandes potter Genoveva Sandoval.

The Inspiration of Casas Grandes pottery is taken from Casas Grandes tradition. The renaissance of this beautiful pottery began in the early 1960's, following the Amerind Foundation's excavation of the nearby Paquime ruins in 1958. Until that time there was little interest in the antiquities of the area. After the excavation, however, a new awareness developed. Technically and aesthetically, Casas Grandes pottery equals or surpasses the work of the Indian potters of the American Southwest. It is made with clay from the mountains high above the village of Mata Ortiz, painted with human hairbrushes and natural pigments (minerals and roots of plants). It is hand-formed, without the use of a potter's wheel, and is dung fired.