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”, which means “Sunbird”.  This canteen is polished white and painted with red and black clay.  There is a checkerboard cornfield design on each side with plant patterns above and clouds below.  The canteen has handles and a woven leather strap. There is a corn-husk stopper.   It is signed, ‘Than Tsideh”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.