Paqua Naha was the mother of noted potter Joy “Frogwoman” Navasie and the mother-in-law of Helen “Featherwoman” Naha. She was known for her traditional designs and use of the various colors of clay at Hopi.  She developed the white ware in around 1951-2. She was the first to sign her pottery with her Frog Hallmark, as “Paqua” means Frog in Hopi. This is one of her “ash trays”, which was probably made for being a souvenir.  It is made from the red clay and the painted with designs around the side and on the top.  The piece is signed with her hallmark Frog.  The piece is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.  It appears as if it was varnished at some time, which was often typical with “utilitarian” pieces which would be used.