Melissa Tena & Norberto Quintana: Hummingbird Seed Pot Mata Ortiz Authentic Talavera Candleholder The concave indentation pressed into

The concave indentation pressed into the body of the olla was one of Chevo's signature forms

packed together so tightly that the piece glows

Together with the panadero on his tricycle and the globero with his bouquet of balloons

and feather-like forms echo ancient Paquimé imagery

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Melissa Tena & Norberto Quintana: Hummingbird Seed Pot Mata Ortiz Authentic Talavera Candleholder The concave indentation pressed intoThis charming Mata Ortiz seed pot, a collaboration between Melissa Tena and Norberto Quintana, feels like a little garden of clay. Hand formed in the traditional coiled technique, it is covered with beautifully etched hummingbirds flitting among blooming flowers and leafy branches. Soothing purples and fresh greens stand out against the warm, textured cream background, giving the piece a light, cheerful presence. Delicate incised lines define every