Señor Jorge Guillén - Pit Viper Pottery - Mata Ortiz Mexican Pottery Thickness - 0

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each piece is individually hand cut

The hand crafting of the silver is exquisite

the pinnule are the very fine filaments that would collect microscopic plankton

5 inches long

Señor Jorge Guillén - Pit Viper Pottery - Mata Ortiz Mexican Pottery Thickness - 0Seor Jorge Guilln Width 4. 7 inches Height 4. 6 inches Weight 12 ounces Artist Jorge Corona Guilln had created this unusual reptile effigy in clay. This pottery, with its mouth on the side, has a large prominent pit viper wrapped around it with its head extending over the top. A smaller lizard sits in front of the the snake. The scales of the snake are incredibly detailed and accurate. The flattened head is typical. And a fascinating aspect of this