Susan Folwell is one of the exciting innovators in Pueblo pottery.  This canteen is a larger piece of her pottery. The canteen is designed in the “old style” with the raised central area, representing the “navel” of the vessel. The front is painted with a cloud and snow pattern inspired by Sikyatki designs.  The back has additional cloud and snow designs along with the Folwell family “x” pattern. The base of the canteen is white and the designs are all painted in brown and gold.  The snow patterns and coloration create this unique “winter canteen”.  The form is designed with clay “loops” which allow for a leather strap to be run through them.  Susan also carved the wood stopper for the canteen!  The jar is signed on the back and can either be laid flat or vertically in a stand.