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In the early 1970s, an extraordinary group of beautifully made pottery began to appear in the Deming and Columbus areas of New Mexico, and other areas of the Southwest. It was being brought across the border from a village named "Mata Ortiz" in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico.  In the next 20 years, the pottery of Mata Ortiz would be appearing in high-level galleries in Santa Fe and elsewhere.  Museums began mounting exhibits and extolling the creativity of these master potters.  A potter named Juan Quesada had been the creator of these first pieces and was the spark that ignited the flame in his tiny village of Mata Ortiz—much like Maria Martinez did in her pueblo of San Ildefonso in New Mexico.

 The Ugly Otter and his Beautiful Wife traveled to the village of Mata Ortiz, and visited with Juan and his wife in his home.  A this time, a nice pot similar to the ones shown below, if it were made by Juan, would  likely be worth $25,000 or more.   He only made them "to order" in his later years and even then required a one year advance notice!  We (The Ugly Otter and his Beautiful Wife) were in Mata Ortiz twice, the last time a few years ago.   We will not return until the Mexican Government can get some control over the Cartels.  We have been told that Juan has since retired, and is no longer making pottery.

By example, Juan trained others in the village to make this high quality pottery.  This brought the village out of poverty and is providing a fine source of income for the native artists of the village.  Some of their works are shown on this page.  To read more about our trip to this unique village, Click this Link .
 


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#U102-1535, about 7-1/2" X 9", by Dora Quezada, (Sold) $225.  (Dora is related to the famous Juan Quezada, and a pot with the Quezada name on it is a keeper)
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Dora working on one of her pots

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##U102-1534, about 8-1/2" X 6-1/2", by Doiniela G. H., (Sold) $130

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##U102-1537, about 6" X 4-1/2", by Jose M. Martinez, a great octagon shaped, high gloss, pot with very intricate detail.  (Sold) $185.  (Note from 'Ol Ugly - I double dare you to find his signature on this pottery, but it's there!)

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#U102-1477, Warrior Jar, about 5.5" X 5", by Jose Villa, (Sold) $105

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##U102-1478, Polychrome Jar, about 9" X 6", by Keve Ortiz, (Sold) $110 

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#U102-1479, Black on Black Jar, about 5" X 4.5", by Alexandra Sito, (Sold) $70  

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#U102-1492, Polychrome Geometric Jar, about 7" X 5", by Viviana Villa, (Sold) $70

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##U102-1493, Polychrome Jar, about 8" X 6-1/2", by Lorena Gonzales Rios, (Sold) $95

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#U102-1495, Textured Fish Jar, about 9" X 9", by Tacori Tenal, (Sold) $115

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#U102-1474,  Polychrome Insect Jar, 7" X 6-3/4", by Daniel Gonzales, (Sold) $85

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##U102-1475, Another large Polychrome Geometrical Jar, by Fito Tena, 14-1/4" X 9.5", (Sold) $205

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#U102-1476, A nice small Mata Ortiz polychrome pot, by Adrain Lopez, 4" X 4", (Sold) $65

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#U102-1480, Polychrome Seed Jar, about 4" X 5-3/4", by Luis O, (Sold) $70 

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##U102-1481, Warrior Jar, about 6" X 6", by Jose Villa, (Sold) $110

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#U102-1482, Feather Jar, about 8" X 7", by Luis Ortiz, (Sold) $110

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##U102-1487, Polychrome Jar, about 8" X 6-1/2", by Yoli Rodriquez, (Sold) $70

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#U102-1488, Textured Fish Jar, all four sides being concave with designs inside, about 9-1/2" X 8",  by Jose Gonzales, (Sold) $120

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#U102-1473, This is a big one!  This is an Eye Dazzler Jar, with a matching pottery ring, 10" X 13.5", by Luis Ortiz, (Sold) $220

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#U102-1483, Polychrome Seed Pot, about 7" X 7", by Sande E., (Sold) $115

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##U102-1536, about 6" 5-3/4", by Caymela Rios, (Sold) $110

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#U102-1485, Polychrome Jar, about 10" X 7", by Daniel Gonzales, (Sold) $145 

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#U102-1489, Polychrome Fish Jar, about 8" X 7", by Emilia Rodriquez, (Sold) $110 

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##U102-1490, Polychrome Fish Jar, about 7" X 7", by Daniel Gonzales, (Sold) $95

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#U102-1538, small seed pot, about 4-3/4" X 2-1/2", by U.S. Selia, (Sold) $60

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#U102-1471,  Polychrome pot, 8" X 6.5", by Lorena Gonzales Rios, (Sold) $75

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##U102-1472, Whirling Sunflower pot, 3.5" X 5.5", by unknown Mata Ortiz artist, (Sold) $90

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#U102-1539, about 5" X 4-1/2", "Grenade Jar", by Alonso Sandoval, (Sold) $65

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