Mata Ortiz Pottery

Mata Ortiz potters from the tiny village of Mata Ortiz in Chihuahua, Mexico produce their wares in the traditional ways their ancestors did centuries ago. For more information about Mata Ortiz Pottery click here.

Wedding Vase from Mata Ortiz
by Jesus Oliva

The traditional wedding vase is one of the most lovely shapes from the Mata Ortiz artisans. The multicolor geometric design is meticulously painted and very graceful.

6"T x 4.25"D. $190
Ring Stand. $5.00

A wide assortment of Mata Ortiz styles are available in both blackware and polychrome finishes by various artists. Please call our gallery toll free at 888-276-1553 for descriptions and availability.

Cielito Lindo Estudio

In a small studio in central Mexico, a young husband and wife partnership creates delightful folk art images that reflect the wry humor, satirical wit, and powerful traditions which permeate the Mexican psyche.

Combining the traditional tin nichos found in Mexican homes with found objects, milagros, wood carvings, and bright Mexican colors, Anke de Madrazo and Jose Antonio Madrazo Galvez have created a unique art form that is at once both personal and universal.

Guadalupe Nicho

The people of Mexico hold the Virgin of Guadalupe in great reverence. She is often called the Queen of Mexico. This tin shadow box is beautifully painted in lovely green and yellow details on a gold background.

10"T x 8"W x 1.5"D. $68.00.

Arpilleras are three dimensional appliquéd pictures that tell the story of life in Peru. This one is a market scene.

18 inches square. $62.00

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Nativity Scene

Castillo Family Workshop

Puebla, Mexico

The detailed painting on this charming nativity scene is beautifully crafted in the typical style of the Castillo family workshop where the entire family is immersed in the craft from infancy. The techniques and recipes are passed directly from generation to generation. The paints are created from natural materials where a wide variety of combinations result in the unique and spectacular look of each individual piece.

8”W x 5”Deep x 5”T.  $286.

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"Angels with Attitude"
Handcrafted by children orphaned by the Aids Epidemic

These little angels, made from recycled cold drink & beer cans, are handcrafted by a group of Zulu school children. The project assists them to feed, cloth and educate themselves, and at the same time empowers them with a sense of pride and self worth to know that their future lies in their own hands.

2 ½" tall. 3" across the wings. Each angel comes with its own story card. Assorted colors: please let us choose for you. $10.

Russian Dolls
Galina Maslennikova

Galina Maslennikova offers an enchanting glimpse back in time to traditional Russian farm life with her handcrafted dolls. Her dolls bring to life images of Russian peasants with their authentic traditional costumes.

With linen and wool shawls from Pavlova Posad, brightly painted musical instruments, thick woolen felt boots and hand-woven shoes, Galena’s creative details invoke the unique flavor of Russian folk tales and turn of the century customs.

Female Doll: 11.5"T
Male Doll: 13.5"T

$98.00 each (stand not included)

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Hand Pendant Talisman

Designed and cast by Northern California jeweler, William Lindenau, these hand talismans combine the symbolism of many different cultures. With its origins in the Middle East, the hand is believed to protect one from the power of the Evil Eye which can bring bad luck and illness; the finger tips contain the Native American symbols for the sun, moon, star and Eye of God; in the center is the Ying Yang symbol representing balance and harmony or the lotus flower representing enlightenment.

Each pendant is sterling silver and comes with its own 18" sterling box chain and story card. $34.00 each.

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