This is a charming clay tile by Jennifer Tafoya.  She is known for her clay vessels and also her amazing animal figures!  The front of the tile is fully polished, and the back is slipped with mica. The center of the piece is etched a red-tail hawk and a hatchling.  The detail on the feathers of the bird are extraordinary!  Surrounding the birds are sun and old-style bird designs.  This piece has a lot of intricate and detailed work.  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 back, “Jennifer Tafoya.”