Madeline Tafoya (1912-2002) was known for her carved and polished pottery.  This is one of her classic pieces in both form and design.  The piece was made in 1985.  The wedding vase has strong symmetry in form.  It is carved around the body of the piece with two different styles of clouds.  On the sides are classic rounded clouds and on the front/back are step design clouds.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.  It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Madeline T.”