Charmae Natseway is known for her exceptionally painted pottery and use of distinctive forms. This canteen is an oval shape and has has added a corn cob for the stopper.  The sides are painted with lizards on one side and an old style Mimbres avanyu (water serpent) on the other.  There are additional colors on the lizards which are derived from natural clay slips.  Charmae is both an exceptional potter and also among the best Acoma painters.  The fine lines and precision of her imagery is always a perfect match of form and design.