Rachel Sahmie was a daughter of noted potter Priscilla Nampeyo and a descendant of Nampeyo of Hano.  She was a sister of noted potters Jean Sahmie and Bonnie Sahmie.  This small bowl is painted with a classic eagle tail design.  This design is one that Nampeyo of Hano revived from the Siyatki pottery of the 1400s.  The black is bee-weed and the red is a polished clay slip.  It has been traditionally fired.  The bowl is signed on the bottom with her name (hallmark) “RS”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.