This tall jar by Margaret Tafoya is from the 1960’s.  The jar is a classic shape with the tall shoulders. The design, however, is quite unusual.  It is a water serpent (or avanyu), which is carved in reverse.  Here, the avanyu is carved into four panels and you can see the the head and horn of each avanyu in reverse.  It is interesting that she would have created such an unusual variation on this classic design. The jar is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Margaret”.  It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.  There is some wear on the rim.