Mata Ortiz Pottery Artist: Alfredo Rodriguez "Freddy" - Third Generation Hand Made White Clay - Etched - Sgraffito Amazing, Fabulous, Gorgeous - Just a few words that come to mind when trying to describe this fantastic piece.  This beautiful Olla is a Mata Ortiz Pottery Day Of The Dead Day cultural celebration in Mexico.  Piece is made by a Alfredo Rodriguez.  The Tribute To People Of The Mata Ortiz Area Is Amazing.  The Precision Of This Design Shows The True Creative Ability Of This Very Talented Artist. Amazing Day Of Dead Day Olla. Alfredo, is continuing the phenomenon of 2nd & 3rd generations of potters in Mata Ortiz. Freddy lives with his grandparents next to the primary school in a house with fenced front yard.  In the back yard, there is a fairly large corral with chickens and turkeys.  His grandmother and aunts make pottery.  Mata Ortiz Pottery is a renowned Mexican art form known for its intricate designs and craftsmanship. Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muertos, is a vibrant Mexican holiday that celebrates, and honors deceased loved ones through colorful altars and festivities.  Alfredo Rodriguez, also known as "Freddy" is a talented musician from Mata Ortiz in Northern Mexico who has significantly to the country's rich musical heritage.  Artist Signed On Bottom Of Piece Piece is 5 Inches Tall x 4.66 Inches In Diameter - The Opening Is 1.5 Inches In Diameter I Will Include A Pottery Ring With Purchase Riser and Greenery Is Not Included (DISPLAY ONLY)I personally hand selected this gorgeous olla from the artist. Our goal is to help the wonderful people of Mata Ortiz have a venue that allows the potters to share the fabulous pieces to the world.  New - Never Displayed Piece.  Piece will be boxed, and bubble wrapped and then put into another box with additional packing materials for very safe shipping to the piece new home and owner. MATA ORTIZ POTTERY STORY: Is a recreation of the Mogollon pottery found in and around the archeological site of Casas Grandes (Paquime') in the Mexican state of Chihuahua.  Named after the modern town of Mata Ortiz, which is near the archeological site, the style was propagated by Juan Quezada Celado. Quezada learned on his own to recreate this ancient pottery and then went on to update it.  By the mid 1970's, Quezada was selling his pottery and teaching family and friends to make it and the pottery was able to penetrate the U.S. markets thanks to traders.  By the 1990's, the pottery was being shown in museums and other cultural institutions and sold in fine galleries.  The success of the pottery, which is sold for aesthetic rather than its utilitarian value, has brought the town of Mata Ortiz out of poverty, with most of its populations earning income from the industry, directly or indirectly. Be Sure To View All Photos Shown For Views Of The Beautiful Work.  You Will Want To Add This Beauty Into Your Collection - Sure To Become One Of Your Families Heirloom PiecesInternational Buyers WelcomeAll Forms Of PayPal Payments Accepted Our Studio Is Pet Free, Smoke Free, Very Clean We Do Offer Combined Shipping Costs On Multiple Purchases.  Please Message Me Prior To Paying For Combined Invoice.