The Miracle of Mata Ortiz: Juan Quezada and the Potters of Northern Chihuahua

A remarkable ceramic arts tradition is taking root in a remote village, high on the plains of norther Chihuahua. The Miracle of Mata Ortiz tells the story of this phenomenon and of the potter, Juan Quezada, who began it inspired only by prehistoric shards. The story, the technical information, and the Appendix describing 260 Mata Ortiz potters will be of interest to the student, collector, and historian as well as the casual reader.