Claw, Stella Yazzie – Jar with Applique Corn Designs and Handle (1998)

This is a classic long neck jar by Stella Claw. The jar is coil-built and has a round body and elongated neck. The rim of the jar is fluted. There are handles on the shoulder. The jar has applique corn in a basket on each side.  The piece was traditionally fired to create the coloration on the surface.  After the firing it was covered in pinon-pitch in the manner of traditional Navajo pottery.  It is signed, “Stella Y. Claw”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.