Water Jar/ Olla

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a "Water Jar/Olla" by an unknown artist. The jar has a bulbous body with a narrow neck and a wide mouth. The body is primarily reddish-brown, with a design painted on the front. The design features a large red bird with a black outline, standing on a white and black background. The bird has a distinctive crest on its head. Surrounding the bird are several curved lines and shapes in shades of orange, white, and black. The neck of the jar has a similar design, with black and white shapes on a light brown background. The background of the image is dark gray, with a light source coming from the front, casting a shadow behind the jar. The overall style of the jar and its design suggests it is a traditional piece of Native American pottery.