Steve Lucas has been one of the most influential traditional Hopi potters of the past several decades. His large, thin-walled vessels along with his detailed painting, precise lines, and neo-traditional designs are hallmarks of his pottery. This jar is thin-walled and highly polished.  The design is painted with delicate lines on the polished surface.  It is a traditional spider pattern that was revived by Nampeyo of Hano.  The spider design is repeated four times on the bowl.  They are each separated by a tassel or sash pattern extending down from the brown polished sections.  As Spiderwoman is said to have brought weaving to the people, the use of the tassel represents that connection.  The piece is painted with bee-weed and has polished red and dark brown areas.  The bottom of the bowl is also fully polished brown, which ties the entire piece together visually.  The bowl was traditionally fired to create strong blushes on the surface.  Steve has won numerous awards for his pottery, from Best of Show at Santa Fe Indian Market to the Helen Naha “Traditional” award.  The jar is signed on the bottom, “Steve Lucas” and an ear of corn (Corn Clan) and a Mudhead Katsina.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.