Mata Ortiz Pottery Artist: Efren Ledezma - Second Generation Hand Made Hand Painted This stunning Mata Ortiz Pottery seed pot by Efren Ledezma showcases intricate artistry and traditional motifs. Featuring a detailed storyteller piece surrounded by native symbols like Kokopelli, coyote, and gecko, iguana, the pot beautifully reflects the spirit and folklore of Mata Ortiz and the Southwest.Efren Ledezma Veloz is a member of the large Ledezma family, many are potters in the village - pueblo of Mata Ortiz In Northern Mexico. He began making pots in 1995, learning from his brother Gerardo, however a lot of his pottery more closely resembles that produced by his neighbor Manolo Rodriguez. You will find many of Efren's pieces are composed of a white clay body decorated with complex repetitive geometric designs in black and red.He also very often superimposes painted animals, like bees, birds, fish in a contrasting single color over the background.Efren has then started making seed pots and plates with lizard and turtle appliques.No two pieces are every the same. Piece is 5 Inches Tall x 5 Inches In DiameterArtist Has Signed On Bottom Of Piece I will include a pottery ring with pieceI personally hand selected this gorgeous olla from the artist.New - Never Displayed Piece.Piece will be boxed, and bubble wrapped and then put into another box with additional packing materials.
