Anita Martinez was a granddaughter of Maria Martinez and a daughter of Santana & Adam Martinez.  She was the mother of noted potter Barbara Gonzales and grandmother of Cavan Gonzales.  She was known for her lidded pottery. This bowl is highly polished and fired a deep black.  The lid sits into the bowl and it is also polished and fired black.  Both pieces are signed on the bottom in the clay, “Anita Martinez”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.