Ortiz, Janice – West Directional Figure with Outstretched Arms

13"w x 16"h

$ 1,127.09

Janice Ortiz is a sister of noted potter Virgil Ortiz.  She has created a series of traditional style figures which are based on the four directions (North, South, East and West).  Each of the directions is meant to be a specific color.  This figure represents “West” and, while the traditional color is blue, the only clay options are the black wild spinach.  The figure is coil built and has its arms outstretched.  There is an intricately painted tablita on its head.  There are additional classic Cochiti designs painted on the body.  Each piece is coil built and painted with native clay slips and wild spinach plant for the black. They are each traditionally fired.  The piece is signed on the bottom.