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Tafoya, Jennifer – Jar with Mule Deer, Elk, and Avanyu (2016)
2"w x 3"h
$ 1,200.00
Jennifer Tafoya is known for her clay vessels and amazing animal figures! This jar has a tall shape and a short neck. There is a Mule Deer on one side and an Elk on the other. Separating them are aspen trees. While Jennifer etched realistic animals, her trees and plants are always equally as realistic. The top of the piece has a feathered water serpent as the design. It is a striking a complex jar. 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 short neck. There is a Mule Deer on one side and an Elk on the other. Separating them are aspen trees. While Jennifer etched realistic animals, her trees and plants are always equally as realistic. The top of the piece has a feathered water serpent as the design. It is a striking a complex jar. 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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