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Tafoya, Jennifer – Jar with Bears, Salmon, and Bear Lid (2009)
2"w x 3.25"h (w/ lid)
$ 1,600.00
Jennifer Tafoya is known for her clay vessels and amazing animal figures! This jar has a tall shape and a lid. The lid has a bear on top and there is an incised avanyu around the top of the lid. The jar has a scene with bears in the mountains among the fall trees. They are catching salmon. The river is near the base of the jar with more salmon swimming in the water. It is a fully designed and complex piece. There is great detail on the bears and nice perspective with the mountains! After Jennifer has etched the designs into the clay, she then adds additional clay slips for the various colors. All the various colors are derived from natural clays that Jennifer seeks out herself. It is signed on the bottom, “Jennifer & Mike Moquino”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair. Jennifer continues to be one of the leading innovative potters working today!
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Jennifer Tafoya is known for her clay vessels and amazing animal figures! This jar has a tall shape and a lid. The lid has a bear on top and there is an incised avanyu around the top of the lid. The jar has a scene with bears in the mountains among the fall trees. They are catching salmon. The river is near the base of the jar with more salmon swimming in the water. It is a fully designed and complex piece. There is great detail on the bears and nice perspective with the mountains! After Jennifer has etched the designs into the clay, she then adds additional clay slips for the various colors. All the various colors are derived from natural clays that Jennifer seeks out herself. It is signed on the bottom, “Jennifer & Mike Moquino”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair. Jennifer continues to be one of the leading innovative potters working today!
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