Russell Sanchez continues to use traditional techniques and materials to create his stunning works in clay.  This long neck jar is made in the style of Russell’s great-aunt Rose Gonzales. The jar is from 2007 and has a blue ribbon from the Heard Indian Market.  The jar is fully polished and has  an avanyu etched around the shoulder. The body of the jar is polished red while the neck is polished brown. The lid is red and has a matte shell carved on the top of the lid.  In the neck there are 9 bands of hei-shi beads in shell and turquoise. There are additional bands of hei-shi beads on the lid and the around the shoulder. The eye and the body of the jar also have inset turquoise.  The jar is signed on the bottom in the clay.