Tafoya, Margaret & SaraFina Tafoya – Double Shoulder Water Jar with Bear Paws (1925)

10"w x 12"h

$ 18,000.00

This is undoubtedly one of the fascinating pieces in the entire Born of Fire book.  It was made by Margaret and polished by her mother, SaraFina Tafoya.  It was shown to Margaret in 1994 and there is a Polaroid of her holding the jar (and she signed the Polaroid and dated it). The jar is distinctive in that it has a double shoulder and the bear paws.  On the bottom of the piece has the indented bottom which is typical of SaraFina’s pottery and then later Margaret’s in the 1960’s.  As well note the shape of the bear paw on the neck of the jar.  The long fingers are SaraFina’s while Margaret’s bear paw was more round.  It is definitely a fascinating piece of history. The last photo is one of the jar with the actual Polaroid of Margaret.  The jar is featured in the Born of Fire book on pages 42 and 48.  It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.  Simply an amazing piece of history!