This work of pottery art defies description. From base to opening, it portrays animal life, plant varieties and aspects of terrain, from a soaring eagle to fish in a pool formed by a falling stream.

Each element presents in extraordinary sgraffito. The effect is transcendent. The work is almost monumental, standing 11 inches high. The unsigned maker is Leonel Lopez Saenz, who left no area for his signature. He is a member of Juan Quezada’s extended Mata Ortiz “family”. #PB38

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A stunning presentation of Mata Ortiz artistry. Incised fish around with geometric accents. Rose-colored slip adds drama.

Leonel Lopez Saenz, a member of of Juan Quezada’s extended Mata Ortiz “family”, is the maestro potter who created it. 11 inches tall #PB47

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An interesting combination of Mexican icons decorate this 7 1/2” high vase created by well-respected Mata Ortiz potter Gerardo Tena. The subtlety of earth tones with ample negative area makes this a particularly appealing work of pottery art. Gerardo Tena Sandoval learned pottery making from his mother, Sofia Sandoval de Tena, in the 1980s. He is assisted with sanding and polishing by his wife Nora Hernandez de Tena. His reputation as an artist is burnished by his deftness at fine line painting. #PF14

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Gerardo Tena of Mata Ortiz created this elegant vase with its slender extended neck over a globular base. We acquired it from R. Humphries in Albuquerque in 2001. It is 5.5” tall.

This is a style of long-neck olla for which Gerardo has become known for. Gerardo learned pottery making inf the Mata Ortiz tradition from his mother, Sofia Sandoval de Tena, and later turned to his wife, Nora Hernandez de Tena for sanding and polishing their collaborative production. Obviously, extraordinary potter emanating from Mata Ortiz faces no gender barriers to success. #PH85

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This generous olla was built, fired and decorated by the artist, Gerardo Tena Sandoval, who has signed it with his first name, Gerardo. It is 8.5” high and 6.5” wide.

The decoration is geometric imagery that inspired Gerardo Tena after learning to make pots from his mother, Sofia Sandoval de Tena. The excellence of the final product is enhanced by the sanding and polishing provided by his wife, Nora Hernandez de Tena. Pottery in Mata Ortiz is a family affair.

Because we are downsizing, our involvement in native art and our lifestyle, we are eager to see this and other Mata Ortiz pottery we own passed on to others who will appreciate its beauty.

As a result, we have eliminated an extra line-item charge for shipping in the 48 mainland United States. If that is your order’s destination, Native-Potterylink will pick-up the shipping cost. Your shipping will be FREE.