Tafoya, Jennifer – Jar with Fish, Turtles, Frogs and Frog Lid

2"w x 2.5"h

$ 800.00

Jennifer Moquino is known for her clay vessels and also her amazing animal figures!  This jar is fully polished and fully designed.  There is a water serpent (avanyu) encircling the around the top of the piece.  Below are fish, frogs, turtles, and even a snake!  Each is very intricately etched and detailed.  The lid is fully polished and has a frog in relief.  It is surrounded by water designs.  All the various colors are derived from natural clay slips.  Jennifer continues to be one of the leading innovative potters working today!  The piece is signed on the bottom in the clay and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.