Begay, Jr., Harrison – Jar with Dragonflies & Stars

5.25"w x 5.25"h

$ 850.00

Harrison Begay, Jr. has won numerous awards over the years for his deep carved pottery.  This jar has a round shape and a slight neck. The top area is fully polished.  The design is a series of old style dragonflies on two sides.  They are surrounded by cloud designs. There are additional star patterns carved into the clay.  The highly polished surfaces are a striking contrast to the matte areas.  As the design flows around the surface of the jar, Harrison contrasts angular and circular designs.  Harrison says that he tries to carve his pieces so that the imagery looks to be in motion.  Note as well the style of carving, which has a beveled appearance to the angle of the cuts into the clay. This is a very distinctive style of carving for his pottery.  The jar is signed on the bottom in the clay.