Overlapping Skulls - Mata Ortiz Pottery - Rare Southwest Orange white and green motifs

white and green motifs

The pinnule are the very fine filaments that would collect microscopic plankton and other sea life that flowed through them to then be consumed as food

Yet this master artist has perfected the skill needed to perform this

The entire fossil exhibits great qualities of preservation

Overlapping Skulls - Mata Ortiz Pottery - Rare Southwest Orange white and green motifsHilario Quezada Jr. Artist Height 6 inches Width 4. 5 inches Weight 1 pound 2 ounces Seor Hilario Quezada Jr. developed this technique and style of airbrushing Mata Ortiz pottery,. Currently he is the only master pottery creating these. The concept of overlapping skulls is a distinctive feature in Mata Ortiz pottery, reflecting the intricate artistry and unique visual style of this tradition. The overlapping skulls motif demonstrates a sophisticated