Carol Velarde is known for her deeply carved pottery. This jar is carved with a water serpent around the body of the piece.  In this style, Carol’s work is distinguishable as she usually carves into the negative space for her designs.  Note as well how deeply they are carved and the clay outline of the carved areas.  The high polished creates a visual contrast to the matte of the carved and painted areas.  The jar is signed on the bottom in the clay.