Mary Juan was a cousin of noted potter Ida Redbird. She was one of the original members of the 1938 Maricopa Pottery Cooperative. She was part of the early Revival Period artists from 1937-41. She continued to create pottery until the 1960s. Mary Juan was known for the finely polished deep red slip, graceful shapes, and finely painted designs.  This is a classic bowl with a deep red coloration. It is painted around the rim with a cloud and water design. This piece is traditionally built from native clay with the paddle and anvil method and the iron oxide red slip is decorated with black mesquite sap paint and pit fired.  It is signed on the bottom, “Mary Juan”.  It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.