Mata Ortiz Pot With Etched Animals in Black Over Beige

About this Mata Ortiz Pottery Piece Elevate your home decor with our stunning Ceramic Pot, meticulously handcrafted in Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua, using the intricate sgraffito technique. This remarkable piece features a striking black over beige design, creating a beautiful contrast that accentuates the fine details.Adorning the pot are a mesmerizing array of desert and mountain animals, paying homage to Mexico's rich biodiversity. From the majestic puma to the elusive coyote, from the wise owls to the graceful deer, from the proud ram to the powerful eagle devouring a serpent, these intricate etchings bring a sense of nature's wonder to your space.Notably, the depiction of the eagle devouring a serpent holds a deeper symbolism. It represents the tale behind Mexico's national emblem, where an eagle perched on a cactus, devouring a serpent, was believed to be a divine sign to the Aztecs, indicating the location where they should establish their capital city, now known as Mexico City.Care