Irene Herrera (b. 1942) is part Zia and Jemez.  She learned to make pottery from her mother Andrea Tsosie when she was eight years old.  This wedding vase is painted with birds on both sides.  Over the birds is a rainbow design and there are feathers and rain separating each of the birds.  The top of the handle is carved is a cloud pattern.  It is signed on the side, “Irene Herrera”.