Pottery Master Potter
Posted in Art Pottery on 06/17/2011 12:04 pm by adminDoes anyone know anything about: Mata Ortiz Pottery and Rito Talavera?
I have a 6" oalla, black on black with two raised Geckos on the rim. Its in great condition and is signed Rito Talavera Quezada 2-mayo '82. I have done several searches online and cannot find much, except a reference to Rito being a Master Potter from Pueblo Quezada. Does anyone have strong recommendations re: this piece. I will send photos to anyone who has a grasp.
Thank you.
Rito Talavera is the husband of Lydia Quezada, together they are featured in a book titled "The Many faces of Mata Ortiz". Lydia Quezada is the youngest sister of Juan Quezada, who is known as the teacher of the family. Rito developed his own style of black on black finish and often decorates his pieces with lizards. I would absolutely LOVE to see a picture of your olla!!