Thomas Polacca was a son of noted potter Fannie Nampeyo and a grandson of Nampeyo of Hano.  He is considered among the first men to begin making pottery at Hopi in the 1970s.  Interestingly, the men initially did not use the traditional Sikyatki designs but followed other directions in their pottery.  This jar is fully carved and has complex designs.  Around the neck and base, it is carved with two bands of feathers.  Around the center, there is a sun katsina in one of the panels.  As the jar is turned there is the rising and the setting of the sun.  Note the various depths of carving on the jar!  The carving is highlighted with additional clay slips to give the appearance of wood.  The jar may have been traditionally fired as there are some blushes on the surface.  It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Thomas Polacca”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.