This is a large jar by Daniel Begay.  The piece is coil-built, carved, stone-polished, and traditionally fired.  The jar has a low shoulder and straight sides.  It is fully carved with a turtle on each side. Each turtle has a different shell design.  They are separated by cloud and water patterns.  Areas are stone polished to a high shine and create a striking contrast of matte and polished surfaces on this jar.  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”.  It has a blue ribbon from the 2024 Gallup Ceremonials.