Helen Shupla was famous for her carved pottery as well as her exceptional melon jars.  This bowl is an early piece of her pottery.  It is carved with a Sun Face on each side.  They are separated by cloud designs.  The surface is stone polished, and the bowl is fired a deep black.  It is signed on the bottom, “Helen Shupla.” It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.