Martin Olivas Quintana

Snake Vase

$900.00

Intricate and deeply symbolic, the Snake Vase by Martin Olivas Quintana blends ancestral storytelling with exceptional craftsmanship. The cream-colored surface becomes a canvas for carved serpentine forms, stylized feathers, stepped lines, and abstracted animal figures. Earthy reds, matte blacks, and natural clay tones wind across the surface in an unbroken visual rhythm, giving the vase a sculptural narrative quality. This rounded form and low-profile silhouette contrast beautifully with the dynamic carvings, which suggest movement and tension across every angle. Olivas’ detailed etching and painted motifs reference Mesoamerican mythologies—where serpents were revered as powerful symbols of transformation and duality. The hand-burnished finish provides a soft luster that elevates the natural tones without distracting from the detail.
About the Artist
Artists Name Martin Olivas Quintana
About the Artist Martin Olivas Quintana is a skilled ceramicist from Mata Ortiz, Mexico, celebrated for his textured surfaces and bold symbolic language. Drawing from indigenous Paquimé aesthetics, his work is both grounded in tradition and expressive in interpretation, making each piece a one-of-a-kind collector’s item.
Details
Signed
Height 8 in
Length
Width 7 in
Weight 2 lb
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