Harrison Begay, Jr. has won numerous awards over the years for his deep carved pottery. This larger jar is fully carved and has a wide shoulder and a fully polished rim. The jar has a more realistic style Yei figure on one side with a feather headdress and wearing a blanket. As the jar is turned there is a section with corn, stars and dragonflies. Separating these sections are various cloud, rain and geometric symbols. The designs are either polished or matte, which Harrison alternates to accentuate his imagery. Note as well the style of carving, which has a beveled appearance to the angle of the cuts into the clay. This is a very distinctive style of carving for his pottery. The jar is very highly polished, so that there is a strong visual distinction between the matte and polished surface. The jar is signed on the bottom, “Harrison”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repairs.