Nolan Youvella is a son of noted potters Iris Nampeyo and Wallace Youvella.  He is known for his relief carved pottery.  This wedding vase uses the traditional Hopi red clay.  There is a Hano Mana katsina on one side in matte relief. The remainder of the vase is fully polished.  The piece is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Nolan Youvella”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.