Ortiz, Virgil – “Cowboy” Clay Figure (2000)

6.5"w x 12"h

$ 2,100.00

This is an early piece by Virgil Ortiz.  It is made from native clay and painted with bee-weed (black) and red clay.  It was made in 2000.  The figure is a Cowboy.  He has an additional lassoo that goes over his arm.  The figure is made in Virgil’s early style with solid hands.  It was painted with bee-weed and red clay slips over the white clay surface.  The figure was traditionally fired.  The piece is signed, “Virgil Ortiz”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.