This is a creatively carved jar by Daniel Begay. The shape is square with nearly flat sides with a slight turn-in at the rim.  Each side is a separate panel of design.  The “story” of the jar finds a turtle on each side.  They each have a different design for their shells.  The opposite two sides have water and plant patterns. The piece depicts the two turtles swimming in the water.  The rim and bands separating the carved sections are matte.  The jar is deeply carved and highly polished.  The matte areas are smooth and perfectly sanded to create the best visual contrast.  This certainly adds to the sophistication of his carving and designs. Note how Daniel’s designs also 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, “Daniel Begay”.