Ron Suazo learned to make pottery from his mother, Clara Suazo.  His sister is Margaret Garcia.  He said of his work, “As a result of studying both traditional and early designs, my decision was to create my own style, yet include a combination of both, with feather designs, bear paws, and early designs with inlaid turquoise and coral stones on both completely polished black pots, and on matte finish pottery.”.  This canteen has a round body, a short neck, and two handles.  The front medallion is polished and etched with a feather pattern.  Surrounding the medallion and on the handles are bear paws etched into the clay.  The handles, neck, and center of the medallion are also all two-toned sienna.  There are inset turquoise, coral, and malachite stones on the piece.  The canteen is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Ron Suazo”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.