Mata Red-on-Brown grew out of the earlier Victoria Red-on-Brown. These both developed from the textured wares prevalent during the Viejo period. Both the plain wares and these bichromes seem related to contemporary Mogollon types, although a clear relationship has yet to be established.

Characteristics

Paste: Light tan to gray-brown
Temper: Fine sand, occasionally micaceous
Surface: Unslipped, smoothed and often textured 
Forms: Bowls and jars
Design: Multiple parallel lines forming chevrons and diamonds