Melissa Tena & Norberto Quintana: Hummingbird Seed Pot Mata Ortiz Authentic Talavera Candleholder From the side

From the side

the long hind legs spread in perfect bilateral symmetry

and feather-like forms echo ancient Paquimé imagery

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

and renewal

Melissa Tena & Norberto Quintana: Hummingbird Seed Pot Mata Ortiz Authentic Talavera Candleholder From the sideThis 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