Jesus Navarette

Mata Ortiz

Jesus Navarette is a potter from the village of Mata Ortiz in northern Mexico. He and his brothers spent years perfecting a method of painting bright colors over graphite black jars.


Polychrome geometric design on a graphite black jar
Graphite black jar decorated with a polychrome geometric design
7.25 in H by 5.25 in Dia
Measurement includes stand

Mata Ortiz/Casas Grandes Potters