This is a detailed mini water jar by Franklin Peters.  He is known for his thin-walled pottery and use of traditional Acoma imagery on his pottery. The jar is coil built with native clay and painted with bee-weed (black). The jar has a corrugated rim and painted lightning designs. Note the use of the thin lines.  There is a lot of complex design imagery for the size.  The jar is signed on the bottom, “Franklin Peters”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.

Franklin Peters

Franklin Peters learned to make pottery from his mother Ella Vallo Peters and her sister Phyllis Juanico. His work remains influenced by these traditional potters. He also received one of the prestigious fellowships at the School of American Research in 2011. There he was able to study and examine historic Acoma pottery and the experience has helped to influence the direction of his artwork. Franklin uses native clay and traditional paints for his pottery.