This an exceptional large jar by Juanita and Tony Pena.  Juanita Pena was known for her painted pottery and in the 1930s also worked with her husband on carved vessels.  The large jar has a sharp shoulder and sloping sides.  It is carved with four large step cloud designs.  Looking down from the top there is also a star design.  The base is polished and matte.  The jar is from the 1930s, and it is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.  It is signed, “Juanita + Tony” on the bottom in the clay.  It is one of the largest carved pieces of their pottery we have had in the gallery.