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OWL EFFIGY
Seferina Ortiz

size:

3-1/4w x 4-3/4h

circa:

1988

acquired:

5/6/89

where:

Pot Carrier - Burlingame, CA

notes:

 
 

 

Born October 1, 1931, Seferina became active as a potter in the 1950's.  Her work ranges widely, from classic jars and bowls to storytellers and figural pottery, including owls.  Her son, Virgil Ortiz, is becoming famous in the field of figural pottery.