This is a striking square shaped jar by Daniel Begay. He learned to make pottery from his father, Harrison Begay, Jr..  Each piece is coil built, carved, stone polished and traditionally fired.  Daniel has created a distinctive style of carving, similar to that of his father, yet with more angular and graphic designs. This jar is carved with two different stylized Yei figures.  The figures are each carved in a spiral with the mask and feather and blanket.  Separating each of the figures are large and small star patterns.  The stars certainly take ones mind not just to the celestial nature fo the Yei figures, but also their use in Navajo weavings.  There is a striking contrast between the polished and matte surfaces, which adds to the sophistication of the imagery. Note how Daniel’s designs combine both thin and thicker lines to enhance the imagery.  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.