Christina Naranjo was a daughter of SaraFina Tafoya and a sister of Margaret Tafoya and Camilio Tafoya.  She was known for her classic style of carved Santa Clara pottery.  This is an exceptional long neck jar by this famous potter.  The piece has a round body and an elongated neck. The neck is fully polished.  The body of the jar has a carved avanyu (water serpent) encircling the piece.  There are cloud and rain designs that extend downward from the negative space on the neck of the jar. The body of the avanyu is complex and flowing in pattern. This style of her carving is certainly significantly different than that of her sister, Margaret Tafoya.  The jar is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Christina Naranjo”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.  Christina has a wonderful legacy in the work of her daughters Mary Cain and Teresita Naranjo, as well as her great-granddaughters Tammy Garcia and Autumn Borts.