This is a distinctive shape jar by Margaret Tafoya.  The jar is featured in the book Born of Fire on p. 80.  It is from the 1960’s and it is fully polished.  The jar is fully polished and has handles as part of the form.  Margaret noted that when she first tried handles, they were inspired by Greek and Roman pottery she had seen in a book.  Typical of her handles, they extend from the neck to the shoulder.  This is different than the handles of her mother, SaraFina Tafoya. The high polished and unique form work perfectly on this piece. The jar is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.  It is signed on the bottom in the clay.