Rattlesnake Clay Sculpture - Mata Ortiz Cultural Folk Art - Señor Tomas Quintana mastered and perfected the techniques

mastered and perfected the techniques for these creations

A beautiful contrasting brick red and black collar highlights the top

Thick    - 1 inches average

The diamond shape represented a protection to the wearer from inner earth ills

The tungsten maintains a breathtaking smoked silver shine and will maintain this high luster with just occasional

Rattlesnake Clay Sculpture - Mata Ortiz Cultural Folk Art - Señor Tomas Quintana mastered and perfected the techniquesSeor Tomas Quintana Sculptor Height 2 inches head, tail Length 7. 5 inches nose to rattle tip If straightened, the snake would be approximately 15 inches Weight 8 ounces Width 1. 125 inches body This pottery has been created by Seor Tomas Quintana. Tomas is regarded in the highest levels for his realistic and symbolic representations of the wildlife of Chihuahua. This is the first rattlesnake by Seor Quintana I have seen or offered for sale. It is in