Joe Talachy (b. 1943) and Thelma Talachy (b. 1942) are two of the few potters from Pojoaque Pueblo in New Mexico.  Thelma is a sister of Minnie Vigil, Lois Gutierrez and Gloria Garcia.  Their daughter, Melissa Talachy, is also a well-known potter.  Each piece is coil built and painted with natural clay slips.  This seedpot has a multiple colors of clay used for the rain and lightning designs.  It is very tightly painted.  It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Joe & Thelma Talachy”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.