Mela Youngblood began making pottery in the late 1960’s and quickly achieved a distinctive style for her work.  Each piece of her work very highly polished and when carved the edges are distinctly rounded.  This is a larger plainware jar with a very sharp shoulder and slight neck. The entire piece is fully polished and has four bear paws around the shoulder.   The entire piece is fully stone polished and a wonderful shine!  It is signed “Mela Youngblood” in the clay on the bottom and is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.