Tafoya, Jennifer – Jar with Frogs, Dragonflies and Frog Lid (2008)

2.25"w x 3"h (w/ lid)

$ 875.00

This is a creative lidded jar by Jennifer Tafoya.  She is known for her clay vessels and also her amazing animal figures!  This jar is fully polished and fully designed.  There is a feathered water serpent (avanyu) encircling around the top of the piece.  Below are frogs in various positions.  They are surrounded by dragonflies and ladybugs.  The lid has a frog in relief on the top and even the back of the frog is polished! The area surrounding the frog is etched with dragonflies.  There is a lot of intricate detail work on this piece.  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, “Jennifer & Mike Moquino”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.