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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Effigy Man Pottery

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:80.00 USD Estimated At:125.00 - 150.00 USD
Mata Ortiz Polychrome Effigy Man Pottery
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From the Collection of Nick and Suzanne Nicholas. Mata Ortiz Polychrome Effigy Man Pottery by Manuel Olivas, measures 6 in. x 8 in., Manuel Olivas (Mata Ortiz) and his daughter Blanca work as a family team. Blanca forms, shapes, sands and polishes the pottery and Manuel paints and fires the pottery. Manuel and Blanca are listed as one of the primary families of Master Potters in ''The Many Faces of Mata Ortiz'' by Susan Lowell, on page 120. This art is of the highest quality available in Mata Ortiz , Mexico. Manuel is considered one of the top potters making replicas of prehistoric Paquime Effigies and Ollas.