Janice Ortiz is a sister of noted potter Virgil Ortiz.  She has created a series of traditional-style figures that are based on the four directions (North, South, East, and West).  Each of the directions is meant to be a specific color.  This figure represents “East,” as the traditional color is white.  The figure is slipped white and painted with bands of designs.  The designs are a series of classic Cochiti rain clouds.  There are additional rain clouds on the front of the tablita.  The figure is painted with white clay slip along with wild spinach (black) and red clay slips.  The figure is coil-built and traditionally fired.  The piece is signed on the bottom, “M. J. Ortiz”.