Melissa Tena

Mata Ortiz

Melissa Tena is a potter from the village of Mata Ortiz in northern Mexico. She seems to specialize in multi-colored sgraffito and painted nature motifs.


Sgraffito and painted nature motif on a polychrome jar
Polychrome jar with a sgraffito and painted nature motif
4.75 in H by 3.25 in Dia
Measurement includes stand
Sgraffito and painted bird, branch and geometric design on a polychrome vase
Polychrome vase decorated with a sgraffito and painted bird, branch and geometric design
4.5 in H by 3.25 in Dia
Measurement includes stand
A lightly carved and sgraffito bird, branch and leaf design on a black jar
A black jar decorated with a lightly carved and sgraffito bird, branch and leaf design
6.5 in Dia by 7.5 in H
Measurement includes stand

Mata Ortiz/Casas Grandes Potters