This is a stunning larger carved by Grace Medicine Flower.  When Grace began making pottery, she started out making carved pieces.  In 1968 she saw work by Tony Da, and then began to etch her pottery with her own designs.  Her early pieces in the 1970’s were mostly miniatures.  However, in the 1980’s her work evolved to larger vessels with carved sections and smaller medallions of sgraffito or etched designs. The result was that she could make larger pieces and she was able to combine various techniques (carving, etching) with various clay surfaces (polished, matte, mica).  Even today, there is no other Pueblo potter creating pieces in the style she created.  This jar is a storage jar shape with a round body and slight neck.  There is a swirl around the shoulder and side which is slipped with mica.  The the carved areas are polished and are in the shapes of clouds and feathers.  The central etched medallion has two Mimbres figures.  At the base, there are also etched figures of a rabbit, lizard, frog and ram.  The jar is highly polished and a striking balance of design, form and design!  The jar is in excellent condition with no chips,cracks restoration or repair.  It is signed on the bottom in the clay.   It is elegant and stunning!