This is a classic large water jar by Jacob Koopee. The piece is coil-built and stone polished.  It is painted with bee-weed (black) and clay slips. The jar has a high shoulder and an elongated neck.  On the top of the shoulder are incised pottery shard designs.  Each shard is different in design or they are polished red.  Along the neck and the base of the jar are hands prints.  The jar was traditionally fired to create the blushes on the surface.  It is signed on the bottom with his hallmark Flute Player.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.

“I have been making pottery for about six years now (starting in 1990). I am well noted for making enormous pieces. I also put a lot of kachinas on my pottery. My passion of art in pottery has made me realize the importance of sharing it with others. Mainly with the younger generation.  I collect my own materials, I make my own clay, mold my pots (hand-coiled), make my own paint (from wild mustard), paint with yucca brushes, and fire with sheep manure. I will continue this tradition and keep the children and grown-ups educated on the undying art of pottery, just like my grandmothers did!!” Jacob Koopee, Jr,, Spoken Through Clay

“I have been making pottery for about six years now (starting in 1990). I am well noted for making enormous pieces. I also put a lot of kachinas on my pottery. My passion of art in pottery has made me realize the importance of sharing it with others. Mainly with the younger generation.  I collect my own materials, I make my own clay, mold my pots (hand-coiled), make my own paint (from wild mustard), paint with yucca brushes, and fire with sheep manure. I will continue this tradition and keep the children and grown-ups educated on the undying art of pottery, just like my grandmothers did!!” Jacob Koopee, Jr,, Spoken Through Clay