JoAnn Million is a sister of noted potter Denny Gutierrez.  She was a teacher and would make pottery each summer for Santa Fe Indian Market.  While she no longer makes pottery, her pieces were exceptional in their detail and precision. As well, all her design work was done before the piece was fired, creating a strong visual contrast between the matte and polished surfaces.  This jar is fully polished on the body.  On the neck it is with a linear pattern.  THe seedpot is fully polished on the bottom. The top has incised linear designs and two holes.  The piece was fired a deep black coloration.  Both are signed on the bottom, “JoAnn”.  They are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair and were both made in 1974.