Venora Silas (b. 1967) is a daughter of potter Roberta Silas and a sister of Louann Silas, Antoinette Silas and Jofern Puffer. She began making pottery in 1977.  This large jar is painted with a complex series of designs encompassing the entire surface of the jar.  The top has rain patterns while below the shoulder are Hopi designs which are highlighted with red clay slip. The jar is signed on the bottom, “Venora Silas”.