Mary Ester Archuleta is the second youngest daughter of Margaret Tafoya.  She has never made a lot of pottery and most was in the 1970’s and 1980’s. This is a charming red polished bowl with a “walking bear paw” design which encircles the piece.  The design is deeply carved and there is a cream colored clay slip that is painted into the background area.  It is perfectly polished and a stunning deep red color.  It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Mary E.  Archuleta.  It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.