Tammy Garcia is known for her contemporary designs and use of traditional clay. This jar was made in 2004.  It is a fascinating shape with a carved edge that swirls out from the inside of the mouth to the base.  Looking at the inside of the bowl you can see how the edge begins and swirls outward. The design, like much of Tammy’s work, tells a story. This one has the figure holding up his hands with the outline of a fish about.  Obviously telling the story of how big the fish was that got away.  As the jar is turned one can see the fishing pole and the smaller fish that are jumping in the water.  Surrounding the figure and fish are very complicated carved designs which add to the complexity of the piece.  It is no wonder her work takes to long to create, with so many angles and such intricate carving.  All the surfaces are fully polished.  The jar is signed on the bottom in the clay and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.  Tammy has won numerous awards for her pottery for nearly the past 30 years.  Her creative work in clay, glass and bronze is found in museums worldwide.  It is exciting to see how her contemporary work continues to move Pueblo pottery forward with it innovations.