Erik Fender is the son of Martha Appleleaf and the grandson of noted potter Carmelita Dunlap. Erik combines classic San Ildefonso imagery with his own creative style. His pottery is signed, with his Tewa name, “Than Tsideh”.  This San Ildefonso water jar has a low, sharp shoulder.  The design is painted aroudn the piece with a feather pattern and sections with rain and cloud designs.  The jar is highly polished.   It is signed on the bottom.