Width - 3 inches
Height - 1.5 inches
Mouth - 0.875 inches
Weight - 3 ounces
I seldom sell miniature from the village of Mata Ortiz because of their fragility. One artists whose work I will gladly offer is that of Elena Mera and her son, Toño Rodriguez. Señor Rodriguez is making his way into the world of Pottery art after working under his mothers guidance. He has the dedication and love of the craft to put in the extra effort for these miniature pieces to assure their durability. He uses the native red clay, forming thicker wall, and fires them extra long but at lower temperatures to assure a harder vessel. Toño's skills in fanciful festive designs are inherited. This piece has a white lined, overlapping feather impressions encircling the top. An outer ring features inter-folding squares in a continuous unbroken movement. The waist area is yet another outer band featuring even more complex designs. So much detail for suck a miniature piece. And he even manages to fit his signature on the bottom. The textures and designs are all an homage to the Artists ancestors, the Paquime Culture of the Casas Grandes Region from 1000 years in the past. This Mata Ortiz is modern Chihuahua culture married with the ancient spirit of the region.
For anyone who has yearned for at least one piece of artwork for their home, but shy away from the prohibitive costs, this is the perfect opportunity to get an authentic and true piece of Latin American Folk Art at an amazing price.
Pottery this size is to small for rings. However, I will supply an acrylic stand for your displaying option.