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Lot 3015

Five Mata Ortiz Blackware Figural Articles

Estimate: $400 - $600
Starting Bid
$200

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Five Mata Ortiz Blackware Figural Articles, four stylized figural vessels including bear urn, Jack rabbit and owl urns, and vessel with two figures of lizards forming handles above the mouth, th elast, an otter with fish in its mouth. By Hector Ortiz, Nicolo Ortiz (owl and Jack Rabbit), Dulce N. Melero, and Olivia Dominguez. Most decorated with contrasting polished and unpolished surfaces in geometric designs. Lizard and bear vessels with iron and braided wool stands. 

{Approximate dimensions: Lizard vessel: 12 1/4" H., 13 3/8" H. when placed on stand x 10" W. x 7" D.}. 

Lght wear overall, including surface scratches, a few minuscule nicks, light pitting, finish with small losses and minor flaws.

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