Jennifer Tafoya is known for her intricately etched pottery.  Each piece is coil-built, stone polished, and traditionally fired. The designs are etched into the clay, and additional clay colors are added.  This jar is square in shape, has an elongated neck, and has a fluted rim.  There are four Monarch butterflies etched into the clay and surrounded by flowers.  Note the more deeply incised background behind the flowers!  The jar shape, size, and designs work together perfectly on this piece.  All the various colors are derived from natural clay slips.  The piece is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Jennifer Tafoya”.  Jennifer continues to be one of the leading innovative potters working today!