Tso, Jared – 15″ Tall “Horned Lizard” Jar
$ 6,500.00
This is a striking new jar by Jared Tso. Jared has created a series of pieces inspired by the work of his grandmother, Faye Tso. Faye was the first in Navajo pottery to begin adding traditional Navajo designs, animals, and other imagery to her pottery. This jar has a round shape with an off-set opening and a horned lizard on top. The jar was inspired by a canteen by Faye Tso (see last photo). The canteen sat an angle and had a raised lizardon the top. Jared’s jar is fully polished in a swirling manner. There is a large horned lizard in appliqué on the top of the jar. While the jar was slipped red, the lizard is brown. The jar was traditionally fired to create the striking coloraiton on the surface. After the firing, it was covered in pinon pitch. This piece is signed, “Jared Tso” on the bottom. The last photo is the jar by Faye Tso form which he took inspiration.
Why the horned lizard? “In the Diné culture, the Horned Toad is addressed as ‘grandpa’ (shicheii). It possesses spiritual power. When you see one, pick it up and rub it on your chest and say, “I will be in good health and harmony.” If you have corn pollen, sprinkle it as an offering and then let the horned lizard loose where you found it. You will then have good health and harmony. It is believed that the horned toad is dressed with an armored shield, which is called an arrowhead. The spiky horns on the body represent the arrowheads. This protects the horned toad from predators. It was placed on earth with songs and prayers so that in the future the Diné would utilize it. The Diné still know and use its sacred prayers and songs for protection.” Traditional Dine Teachings on Wildlife (1998)
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This is a striking new jar by Jared Tso. Jared has created a series of pieces inspired by the work of his grandmother, Faye Tso. Faye was the first in Navajo pottery to begin adding traditional Navajo designs, animals, and other imagery to her pottery. This jar has a round shape with an off-set opening and a horned lizard on top. The jar was inspired by a canteen by Faye Tso (see last photo). The canteen sat an angle and had a raised lizardon the top. Jared’s jar is fully polished in a swirling manner. There is a large horned lizard in appliqué on the top of the jar. While the jar was slipped red, the lizard is brown. The jar was traditionally fired to create the striking coloraiton on the surface. After the firing, it was covered in pinon pitch. This piece is signed, “Jared Tso” on the bottom. The last photo is the jar by Faye Tso form which he took inspiration.
Why the horned lizard? “In the Diné culture, the Horned Toad is addressed as ‘grandpa’ (shicheii). It possesses spiritual power. When you see one, pick it up and rub it on your chest and say, “I will be in good health and harmony.” If you have corn pollen, sprinkle it as an offering and then let the horned lizard loose where you found it. You will then have good health and harmony. It is believed that the horned toad is dressed with an armored shield, which is called an arrowhead. The spiky horns on the body represent the arrowheads. This protects the horned toad from predators. It was placed on earth with songs and prayers so that in the future the Diné would utilize it. The Diné still know and use its sacred prayers and songs for protection.” Traditional Dine Teachings on Wildlife (1998)
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Tso, Jared (b. 1994)
Jared Tso
Jared Tso is a fourth-generation Dine potter and a grandson of the famous Navajo potter Faye Tso. Each piece he builds is coil-built, burnished, and traditionally fired. Not only is he a potter, but he also has a degree in electrical engineering and his masters in fine art ceramics! Jared has made a life out of pottery. Each piece is made with native clay and traditionally fired. He has won the prestigious "Tony Da Innovation Award" (2022) at the Santa Fe Indian Market, "Best of Pottery" at the Heard Market (2023), and "Best of Pottery" at the 2026 Heard Museum Indian Market.PLEASE NOTIFY ME OF NEW ADDITIONS FROM THIS ARTIST->
