This is a large polychrome plate by Cavan Gonzales. He is a descendant of Maria Martinez, through her son Adam Martinez and the son of Barbara Gonzales.  Cavan is one of the few potters today who continues to make traditional San Ildefonso polychrome pottery.  This plate is painted with various colors of clay to create the design.  In the center is a frog with the sun designs on one side and the stars on the opposite.  It is a complex and creative piece!  The plate was traditionally fired.  It is signed on the bottom, “Cavan Gonzales Eagle Tail”.  “Eagle Tail” is a translation of his name in Tewa.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repairs.