Frederica Antonio calls this shape of a bowl with the inturned rim, an “Infinity Rim”.  This bowl is coil built and as she is building it she turns the rim down into the bowl. The result is a striking appearance with the feel of the designs flowing into the piece.  She uses a series of fine vertical and horizontal lines which are then filled in to create larger images in the squares.  This is also the first time she had made a lid for one of these pieces. The bowl has the inturned lip and the space for the lid to sit on!  The bowl has two sections that are black-and-white with star and wind designs. The other two sections are her most complicated style with lines painted, then colors added and finally the lines painted over the colors!  Not only does it create an amazing visual impact, but there is a “texture” from all the layers. The lid has a tightly painted checkerboard pattern.  Interestingly, Frederica said that she has to use a different yucca brush for the inturned part of the rim because of the angle of the painting!  The base of the jar is concave, reminiscent of historic Acoma jars that were carried on the head.  This combination of thin walls, classic shape, and tightly painted design creates a piece that is visually stunning!  The jar is signed on the bottom, “F. V.  Antonio”.