Spectacular!  This is an amazing jar by Nathan Youngblood.  The jar is a large coil built piece which has been carved, stone polished and traditionally fired.  The neck of the jar is carved with four bear paw medallions. The different medallions represent  four generations of potters including Sara Fina Tafoya, Margaret Tafoya, Mela Youngblood and Nathan Youngblood.  They are separated by four lightning designs.  Below the bear paws are a series of four rain clouds.  The central band of the jar contains two interwoven avanyu (water serpent) designs.  Note the amazing complexity in the design of the bodies of the avanyus! These sections are all polished red.  Near the base are five tan polished cloud patterns.  It is amazing the amount of carving on this large jar and the coloration from the firing. The deep red is in perfect contrast to the tan polished surfaces.  The lid is tan and has symbols for the four directions.  On his red and tan pieces, after they are fired, Nathan uses screwdrivers to scrape the background area and the side of the carving.  This can take almost as much time as the carving or polishing itself!  Amazing the amount of time that goes into each vessel and yet how stunning they appear!  Certainly an amazing jar for his history, story and complexity!