This is a classic red jar by Cavan Gonzales. He is a descendant of Maria Martinez, through her son Adam Martinez, and the son of Barbara Gonzales.  Cavan is one of the few potters today who continues to make traditional San Ildefonso polychrome pottery.  This jar has a round shoulder and elongated sides.  The entire jar is fully polished red. The neck is painted with a feather pattern in two sections along with sections of a storm design.  Note the snow, rain, lightning, and clouds imagery in these sections!  Below the shoulder are painted waves.  There is one painted tadpole in the polished area.  The jar has been traditionally fired and it is signed on the bottom, “Cavan Gonzales Eagle Tail”.  “Eagle Tail” is a translation of his name in Tewa.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repairs.