Laura Chapella Tomosie (1907-1977) was a daughter of Poui and Toby White and a sister of Grace Chapella, Dalee and Bert Youvella.  She began making pottery in the 1930’s but was never as famous as her sister Grace.  It is said that she only spoke Hopi-Tewa and would negotiate by raising fingers to indicate the price of an object.  This jar is painted with two panels, each with a tumbling bird. The birds are intricately painted and highlighted with red clay.  It is signed on the bottom “Laura Tomosie”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.  There is a small date on the bottom in pencil of 1957.