Manuel Olivas Mata Ortiz Casas Grandes Polychrome Pottery Bowl Signed 7.5" For Sale

MANUEL OLIVAS MATA ORTIZ / CASAS GRANDES POLYCHROME POTTERY BOWL
Offered here is a signed polychrome pottery bowl attributed to Manuel Olivas (1940–2007), associated with the early development of Mata Ortiz pottery and the revival of ancient Casas Grandes/Paquimé ceramic traditions in Chihuahua, Mexico.
This attractive handmade vessel measures approximately 6 inches tall × 7-1/2 inches at its widest point.
The bowl has a broad open form with rounded sides and a slightly flared rim. The buff/tan earthenware body is decorated with red and black polychrome geometric designs, including sweeping linear, triangular, and feather/leaf-like motifs around the exterior.
An especially attractive feature is the decoration around the inside edge of the rim, consisting of a repeating black triangular geometric border. The unglazed interior displays the handmade characteristics associated with this type of pottery.
The underside bears a large incised handwritten signature reading "Manuel Olivas," together with an additional incised symbol beneath the signature. Please examine the included close-up photographs of the signature and make your own determination regarding the inscription and attribution.
APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS
Height: 6 inches
Maximum Diameter / Width: 7-1/2 inches
IMPORTANT CONDITION INFORMATION
This is a pre-owned/vintage handmade pottery vessel and should not be expected to be in new condition.
The piece displays surface wear, paint/pigment wear, scratches, scuffs, small abrasions, discoloration, irregularities, and other characteristics associated with age, handling, and handmade pottery.
IMPORTANT: THERE IS A VISIBLE FIRING/HAIRLINE CRACK AT THE UPPER RIM THAT EXTENDS DOWNWARD INTO THE BODY OF THE VESSEL.
A close-up photograph of this area has been included specifically to document the crack. It appears stable from our visual examination, but no guarantee is made concerning its present or future stability.
There is also visible wear and loss to portions of the painted decoration, particularly areas of the red pigment, along with other normal surface wear.
PLEASE CAREFULLY EXAMINE ALL PHOTOGRAPHS, including the photographs of the interior, exterior, rim, firing/hairline crack, and underside. The photographs are considered an important part of the description and condition report.
Other than the specifically disclosed firing/hairline crack, no major breaks or repairs are readily apparent from our examination and photographs. However, we are not professional pottery conservators, and we cannot guarantee the absence of additional extremely fine hairlines, old restoration, repairs, or other imperfections that may not be readily visible.
ATTRIBUTION & AUTHENTICITY DISCLAIMER
This piece is being offered as signed Manuel Olivas and attributed to Manuel Olivas, based upon the incised signature, physical characteristics, decorative style, and available reference information.
NO CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY OR INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL AUTHENTICATION ACCOMPANIES THIS PIECE.
We are not representing that the pottery has been scientifically tested or formally authenticated by a museum, recognized expert, artist's estate, or other third-party authority.
Attribution, age, origin, and interpretation of the signature are based upon our research and examination of the object.
Prospective buyers should review all photographs, conduct their own research, and make their own determination regarding maker, age, origin, and authenticity before offerding or purchasing.
This piece is described as Mata Ortiz / Casas Grandes-style Mexican pottery and is NOT being represented or offered as Native American or American Indian pottery.
FREE SHIPPING
FREE SHIPPING IS INCLUDED WITH THE PURCHASE PRICE.
This pottery will be carefully packed for shipment due to its fragile nature.
SHIPS FROM GREENWOOD, INDIANA, USA.
SHIPPING IS LIMITED TO THE CONTINENTAL 48 UNITED STATES ONLY.
No shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S. territories, APO/FPO/DPO addresses, or international destinations.
NO RETURNS ACCEPTED
This is a vintage/collectible piece being sold in its present condition.
PLEASE STUDY ALL PHOTOGRAPHS AND READ THE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY BEFORE offerDING OR PURCHASING.
PLEASE ASK ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS PRIOR TO offerDING OR PURCHASING.
We are happy to provide additional photographs or information about the piece before the sale.
By purchasing, the buyer acknowledges that they have had an opportunity to review the photographs, description, measurements, disclosed firing/hairline crack, and stated condition.