This is an elegantly shaped jar by Daniel Begay.  The piece is coil-built, carved, stone-polished, and traditionally fired.  The jar has a round shoulder and a sloping neck. The jar has a deeply carved hummingbird as the design.  As the piece is turned, there are clouds and feather patterns. The jar has a striking contrast of highly polished and matte surfaces.  The style of carving has a beveled appearance to the angle of the cuts into the clay.  The jar is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Daniel Begay”.