Antonio Sandoval: Contemporary Olla mata ollla

Antonio Sandoval: Contemporary Olla mata olllaThis stunning contemporary olla by Mata Ortiz artist Antonio Sandoval blends the classic form of Mata Ortiz ollas with a modern cut out design. While many cut out ollas are available in Mata Ortiz, few can match the beauty of this one. Simply gorgeous! Origin: Mata Ortiz Dimensions: 13. 5''Tall 29''Circumference

and holds it there

The body is covered in dense black brushstroke marks on warm orange

just as they should on an animal that needs to see in nearly every direction at once

wings flung wide

Luis Pablo's candle is painted on the base

So precise

5''Tall 10''Long 4''Wide

you can appreciate how clean each line is and how seamlessly all the patterns flow together

and fine strands of yarn are carefully placed by hand to form intricate designs

who carved the two jaguars

the ancient civilization that flourished in the Chihuahuan desert of northern Mexico from roughly 1200 to 1450 AD

Gorgeous example of Mexican Folk Art