Jennie Trammel was a daughter of Margaret Tafoya.  Over the years Jennie did not make a lot of pottery as she lived a very private life and was virtually never involved in markets or gallery shows.  However, she created stunning pottery with classic shapes and designs which were distinctive to her work.  Each piece was coil built and it was the carving, with the rounded edges, which was a visual key to her work.  This is one of the largest pieces we have seen of her work.  It is a tall water jar with an elongated neck and a shape for which she was well-known, especially on smaller vessels.  However, on a piece this size, the elongated neck and high shoulder are striking. The design around the body of the jar is a cloud and rain design.  Note how it flows from angular to rounded designs, which again, was typical of her carving.  The jar it polished a deep red and the background area is slipped with the traditional cream colored clay.  It is signed, “Jennie Trammel” in the clay on bottom.   This jar is  in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.