Elizabeth Medina is known for a traditional style of Zia pottery.  Each piece is coil built, painted with native clays and native fired.  This jar is painted with a large bird on each side.  The bodies are polished and the wings are different.  Separating the birds are large flowers.  The petals are different clay slips. Around the neck is a cloud and rain design.  The lid is a bear with a bird painted on top.  The jar is signed on the side “Elizabeth Medina, Zia.