Daisy Ramirez: Seed Pot Pottery hippo The piece is unlike anything

The piece is unlike anything else in his repertoire

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Daisy Ramirez: Seed Pot Pottery hippo The piece is unlike anythingThis exquisite little seed pot by Mata Ortiz artist Daisy Ramirez fits right in the palm of your hand, yet it is covered in an astonishing tapestry of etched detail. Four geometric panels in terra cotta red and graphite black radiate from a square mouth, each filled with dozens of tiny, hand carved triangles, spirals, and zigzags that create a mesmerizing, almost optical pattern. Fine green lines frame every section, giving the piece a fresh,