Mata Ortiz Handbuilt and Handpainted Buffalo Effigies

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Native Puebloan Handbuilt and Handpainted Buffalo Effigies by Tomas Quintana

These outstanding Buffalo were handbuilt and handpainted by Mata Ortiz resident Tomas Quintana. Effigy pots are recreations of ancient vessels that were found in and around the Paquime/Casas Grandes region of Chihuahua, Mexico. It is believed that these pieces were created to depict the birds and animal life that were so important to the people. Tomas is famous for his animal pieces and these do not disappoint.