Russell Sanchez is known for his distinctive pottery with a highly polished surface and tightly incised designs.  The bowl has a central medallion with a relief (or cameo style of carving) hummingbird.  This style of carving is very complex with various rounded edges and layers to the carving.  The result is stunning with a stylized hummingbird which is polished green and the surrounding flowers which have a polished red center.  The medallion is surrounded by a turquoise band of hei-shi beads.  The remainder of the bowl has a step carved design which is polished red and contrasts against the black micaceous clay slip.  The lid is carved in the shape of a flower and has a single inset piece of Cerillios turquoise.  Note as well how the bottom of the bowl has an indented, which is reminiscent of historic San Ildefonso pottery.