Signed "Arminda Silveira" Mata Ortiz Pottery Olla Vase

Beautiful hand-crafted Mata Ortiz pottery olla signed by Arminda Silveira, a member of the renowned Silveira family of potters from Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua, Mexico. This vessel features the classic rounded olla form with a burnished natural clay surface and finely hand-painted geometric designs in traditional black and red mineral pigments. The clean, symmetrical shape and precise linework reflect the craftsmanship that has made Mata Ortiz pottery highly regarded among collectors of contemporary Native and Mexican ceramics. Each Mata Ortiz piece is individually hand-built using traditional coiling techniques, meticulously burnished to a satin finish, and open-fired, making every example unique. A beautiful example of authentic Mata Ortiz pottery that displays equally well in Southwestern, modern, or contemporary ceramic collections.

Dimensions

5 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/2

Condition

Very Good

Era

Contemporary

Maker

Arminda Silveira

Origin

Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua, Mexico

Materials

Hand-coiled natural clay, burnished, black and red mineral pigments

Style

Traditional Mata Ortiz geometric

Marks

Signed Arminda Silveira

Provenance

By a member of the Silveira family of Mata Ortiz potters.

Availability

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