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 a complex seedpot.  There are two spiraling Sikyatki birds cut into the silver on the  top.  The bodies each bird are made up of vaiorus traditional design elements from snow to clouds, or rain.  The seedpot itself is made up of two pieces of silver soldered together to make the “vessel”. The design on the top is double overlay of silver on silver.  The piece has a lid with a piece of turquoise in a bezel on the top.  Overall, it is a striking use of designs!  The background area that is black is also stamped with 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.