Margaret and Luther Gutierrez were known for their clay animals.  Margaret would make them and Luther would paint the designs.  This is fully designed plate.  In the center is a parrot and it is surrounded by an avanyu.  Amazingly, there are SEVEN different colors of clay used on this piece, making it a true polychrome (i.e. more than three colors)!  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.  It is signed on the bottom, “Margaret / Luther”.