Marcella Yepa (b. 1964) is known for her carved and polished pottery.  She is a cousin of Emma Yepa and learned to make pottery from her aunt, Alvina Yepa. This jar is coil-built, carved, stone polished, and slipped with mica.  The neck of the jar has carved cloud swirls that are polished. The area below the shoulder is micaceous.  The jar was fired black.  It is signed on the bottom, “Marcella Yepa”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.