Paul Speckled Rock is a grandson of Severa Tafoya but learned to make pottery from Joseph Lonewolf.  This is one of his few melon bowls.  The piece is deeply carved with 8 ribs which extend from the mouth to the base. In each of these sections they are further carved with an additional two ribs. The bowl has a very modernistic style and appearance.  It is slipped with a micaceous clay and traditionally fired black.  The are some color variations on the surface from the firing.  It is signed on the bottom in the clay.  It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.