Mary Louise Eckleberry (1921-2003) was a daughter of Christina Naranjo and the mother of Victor Eckleberry.  This bowl is coil-built and carved with a bear paw on each side.  The entire surface is fully polished. The bowl was traditionally fired a glassy black.  It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Mary Eckelberry”.  It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.