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 jar has a round shoulder and a short, asymmetric rim. The rim is etched with a star pattern.  There is a polished medallion that is etched with a feather pattern.  The medallion is surrounded by four bear paws. The base of the jar is polished and has four more etched bear paws.  The jar was fired black and then two-toned sienna.  There are inset turquoise and coral malachite stones on the piece.  The jar is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Ron Suazo”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.