Linda Tafoya-Sanchez learned to make pottery from her father, Lee Tafoya, a son of Margaret Tafoya.  This jar is a short neck water jar and has flower petals carved around the neck.  The design below the shoulder is a series of circles which represent the flower pollen and the angular designs are the wind.  The final appearance of the jar is one that is both very traditional and very modern!  The carved areas are fully polished and there are sections with micaceous clay.  The contrast of the matte and mica are always striking on her potter!  This jar is signed on the bottom in the clay.  Linda is a granddaughter of Margaret Tafoya and the quality and creativity in her carving are readily apparent on this vessel!