Jason Takala has long been one of the most sought-after Hopi jewelers creating the classic double overlay.  Each piece is creatively designed and then cut out of sterling silver or gold and then soldered to the second piece of silver.  As long as I have known Jason, he has been fascinated with making “pottery” in silver.  This is one of his larger and more complex seedpots and one of the first we have had with a lid.  The seedpot itself is made up of two pieces of silver soldered together to make the “vessel”. The design on the top is a double overlay of silver on silver.  This piece has 32 feathers extending out from the opening.  There is a lid with a double-sided bear and a bear paw on each side.  The lid fits perfectly into the top of the seedpot.  It is not just technically difficult but a very creative piece!  The background area that is black is also stamped with the design and then oxidized black.  It is a piece of exceptional complexity in design and technique.  It is stamped on the back with his signature hallmark in both the lid and the vessel.