Mata Ortiz Handbuilt and Handpainted Seed Pot with Parrots

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Mata Ortiz Handbuilt and Handpainted Seed Pot with Parrots by Elicena Cota

This piece was handbuilt and handpainted and etched by Mata Ortiz resident Elicena Cota. This spectacular seed pot has a mirror-like black base with sgraffito etching and beautiful paintings of parrots. This pot style would be used to store seeds through the winter; in the springtime the seeds would be planted and often the pot would be shattered. Pottery ring included.