Jennifer Tafoya is known for her clay vessels and also her amazing animal figures. This whale is fully polished and fired black. Jennifer said it has been a long time since she has made a whale!  It is etched on the sides with wave and water designs.  The fins are polished and under the mouth are light black-on-black designs.  All the various colors are derived from natural clay slips.  It is signed “J.T.”.