Wholesale Lot Mata Ortiz Indian Pottery Set of Three.

Wholesalers, heads up. This pottery set belongs in your stock or collection! These pots are absolutely stunning works of art. These hand coiled pots have been masterfully hand painted. And, one of these pots has been made from natural clays gathered from the earth in the Casas Grandes region. Mata Ortiz pottery is not only a thing of aesthetic beauty but also a sound investment, each piece grows in value over time. You'll be getting a set of three pots. These pots have been signed by their creators.

The Inspiration of Casa 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, but after the excavation, however, an new awareness developed.

For centuries, the Indian peoples of the Southwest have fashioned pots from the native clay and baked them beneath the fiery desert sun. Today, we are proud to offer you these hand-etched, hand-coiled, black on red, clay pot. Each intricate line has been hand-painted into gorgeous clay by hand. Beautiful workmanship, high gloss, stone polished finish, and this pot is signed.

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 MataOrtiz, painted with human hair brushes and natural pigments (minerals and roots of plants). It is hand-formed, without the use of a potter's wheel, and is dung fired. Each intricate line has been hand-painted. Beautiful workmanship, high gloss, stone polished finish.

We understand the value and collectible nature of southwestern hand made Casas Grandes Pottery. We realise the cultural and historical significance behind the pottery of Mata Ortiz. So, to ensure you that this is indeed true Mata Ortiz Pottery hand made the traditional way, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.

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