Tafoya, Jennifer & Chris Youngblood – “Megaladon” Lidded Jar

8"long x 4"w x 6.5"h (w/ lid)

$ 8,800.00

Exceptional! This is the third collaborative piece by Christopher Youngblood and Jennifer Tafoya.  It is an oval jar that was designed by Jennifer and carved by both Chris and Jennifer.  The design is a series of Megaladon sharks!  There are SIX megalodon sharks carved into the clay and then stone polished.  This style of jar is unusual for Jennifer as she usually designs them after firing and on this piece, all the carving is done before the firing, adding to the overall risk!  The piece has carved micaceous waves in the background.  Check out the porpoises and tuna in the surrounding water.  The top section is micaceous, which creates a strong visual contrast to the polished surfaces.  The jar was traditionally fired by Chris and the coloration is excellent!  After the firing, Jennifer etched the designs and added additional clay slips.  It is a creative vessel but striking in design and amazing in the complexity of levels of carving.  The lid is a shark tooth surrounded by waves!  It is signed by both Chris and Jennifer.