Alton Komalestewa learned to make pottery from his mother-in-law Helen Shupla.  He has continued to work in this Santa Clara style throughout his career.  This wedding vase is fully polished and has impressed bear paws on either side.  it is highly polished and fired a dark black.  It is signed on the bottom by Alton and he also uses a katsina face as part of the hallmark of his name.  It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.