Wallace Nez is known for his intricately etched pottery.  He began to make pottery when he was 12 years old.  He won first place ribbons at the Santa Fe Indian Market in 1999, 2000, and 2001 and Best of Division at the Museum of Northern Arizona Market Show in 1999.  This bowl has a two realistic cougars etched into the clay.  Separating them are TINY feathers.  The entire surface is fully designed.  On the bottom is his Navajo basket where each coil is etched into the clay and then highlighted with clay slips.  It is exceptional in detail and design!  The piece has a lid with a small etched flower.  The jar has incredible detail and precision!  It seems to be one of those pieces that the more you look, the more detail and design you see!  The piece is signed on the bottom “Wallace Nez”.  It is from 2003.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.