Lucy Year Flower was a daughter-in-law of Camilio Tafoya and a sister-in-law of Joseph Lonewolf and Grace Medicine Flower. She began making pottery in the 1970’s and was known for her flowing carved designs.  This is an early piece of her pottery from 1974.  It is carved around the shoulder with a water serpent (avanyu).  It is actually a larger piece of her pottery, as much of her work was in miniatures!  Note the complexity of the carving as the jar is turned.  It is fully polished and has an exceptional shine!  The jar is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.  It is signed, “Lucy Year Flower” on the bottom.