Mata Ortiz Pottery Artist: Rosario Veloz - Second Generation Hand Made Hand Painted Rosario Veloz is a potter who lives and works in Mata Ortiz a village in Northern Mexico. Rosario is known for making gorgeous terracotta pieces with beautiful Paquime geometric designs. This pottery piece is adorned with intricate hand painted geometric Paquime traditional designs.  This beauty also has the stair step opening. Each piece crafted tells a story of cultural heritage and artistic excellence. 
Artist Signed On Bottom Of Piece I will Include A Pottery Ring With PurchasePiece is 5 Inches Tall x 4.66 Inches In Diameter and Opening is 1" In Diameter Greenery & Riser Are Not Included (Display Only)I personally hand selected this gorgeous piece directly from the artist.  Photo of artist with me in the pictures shown.  Also, a picture of me and my hubby coming into Mata Ortiz.  We are working with the artists to help them show their beautiful pieces Worldwide. 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.