Claudia Ledezma: Long Neck Mimbres Olla little cat

Claudia Ledezma: Long Neck Mimbres Olla little catMata Ortiz artist Claudia Ledezma created this wonderful long neck etched olla. The red painting contrasts beautifully with the off white clay body. Claudia etched Mimbrres macaws and fish that create a wonderful textured piece! Origin: Mata Ortiz Dimensions: 9''Tall 16''Circumference

the great Casas Grandes civilization that flourished between the 13th and 15th centuries

hand-drawn patternwork that feels both ancient and contemporary

5''Tall 6''Long 4''Wide

tail raised high with irresistible attitude

Hand-carved from wood in Michoacán

has been a place of pilgrimage for centuries

tail fanned out behind

This handmade Saint Raymon figure is decorated with beautiful Milagros and carved doves

Antonio gives him the soft terracotta skin of a real ajolote

Zapotec motifs

slightly absurd energy of actual leafcutters: heads down

carved from wood