This is a striking miniature by LuAnn Tafoya.  She is a daughter of Margaret Tafoya and known for her large, highly polished pottery.  This jar is a classic shape for Santa Clara pottery with the round body and elongated neck.  The jar is deeply carved with a rain, lightning and mesa design.  The carving is deep and the entire surface is fully polished. There are little bear paw tracks etched into the rim of the jar.  Interestingly, LuAnn used a mica slip behind the carved designs, which stand out and give the background some “sparkle”.  The coloration is beautiful and the shape of his piece is a great example of her skill, creativity, and commitment to traditional Santa Clara pottery.  The jar is signed on the bottom in the clay.