Mata Ortiz Pottery 30+ Etched Owls:
Weight - 1 pound 7 ounces
Height - 6.25 inches
Width - 6.75 inches
The artisans of the village of Mata Ortiz have a rich tradition of creating pottery with images of the natural world covering them. This features 30+ etched owls. Created by artist Oscar Ramirez, the owls are cheerful and bright eyed. The details of their eyes and the branches they perch on, are etched into the surface. Colored glazes used are red, black, and green for the leaves. All of these elements combine to create the most wonderful animal life with cheerfulness added! The foundation Navajo white glaze is the catalyst which makes all the other detail combine and stand out in wonderful harmony. This price is based on the literal days of intensive work this native folk artist put in to create his masterpiece. A ring is included for this Mata Ortiz Pottery 30+ Etched Owls!
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In the 1970s, a young man began experimenting with recreating ancient pottery he came across. He used the same clay sand mixtures made from materials found in the area where the ancients lived and made their pottery. The same firing techniques using the same local materials eventually created the same magnificent results. Half a century later, much of the village of Mata Ortiz has adopted these incredible skills for creating masterpieces, with each artist contributing their sense of beauty. The designs are bold, earthy, and individualistic.
Paint brushes consisting of one or two human hairs create the finest lines. Paints are developed from minerals found in the surrounding desert. These creations are truly unique transformations that can only be made by this small village from its soil.