Helen Gutierrez (1935-1993) was a daughter of Isabel Atencio, a sister of Gilbert Atencio, and the mother of Geraldine, Carol, and Rose Gutierrez. She was known for her traditional San Ildefonso pottery.  This small jar is highly polished and painted with a series of feathers and bird wing patterns.  The jar was traditionally fired a deep black coloration.  It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Helen Gutierrez”.  It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.