This is a classic Navajo water jar by Silas Claw and Bertha Claw. Bertha would make the pottery, and the applique designs were applied and painted by Silas. They began working together in 1968. This jar has a classic water jar shape and a rain and mountain design around the neck. The sides of the jar have 2 ears of corn in relief. One is white and one is red. The jar was traditionally fired to create the colorations. The colors were often oil paint applied after the firing to give the pieces a more “realistic” appearance. The piece would then be coated with varnish or a more traditional pinon pitch. This vase is signed, S. B. Claw.” on the bottom. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.