Mata Ortiz Pottery Today

The distinctive pottery made for use and show at the village of Mata Ortiz, Mexico, has evolved since Juan Quezada founded it in 1974. Around 350 potters now produce this prized art form. Six distinct styles are presented black, polychrome, sgraffito etched, colored, miniature, and special shapes. This fresh, comprehensive look includes a discussion of similarities in the bird motif with Acoma Pueblo pottery. Private and gallery collections made over the years were studied and photographed especially for this book. Each piece presented is carefully described, including the makers name, dimensions, and value. Estimated retail values

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Guy Berger is the owner of the Palms Trading Company, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Following his family's tradition in business, he specializes in acquiring pottery directly from native potters throughout the Southwest and Mexico. He is an author of the books Pueblo Pottery Families (3rd edition), and Pueblo and Navajo Contemporary Pottery and Directory of Artists, now in its second edition.

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This distinctive pottery, made for use and for show at the village of Mata Ortiz, Mexico, evolved from Juan Quezada's first efforts in 1955 into a business that involves the village and now employs around 350 potters. Six distinct styles are presented: black, polychrome, sgraffito (etched), colored, miniature, and special shapes. Bowls, plates, vessels, and delightful figural pieces have recognizable glazes and coloring that have made Mata Ortiz pottery welcome in many ceramics collections today. This fresh and comprehensive book includes a fascinating discussion of similarities in the bird motif with Acoma Pueblo (New Mexico) pottery. Private and gallery pottery collections were studied, making this a thorough presentation of old and new work. Each form is described with the maker's name, decorative details, and dimensions. Both older and emerging artists are well represented, making this an important reference for the classic forms, current styles, and future designs.