This is a classic bowl by Mabel Sunn from the 1970’s. The piece is made using an paddle-and-anvil technique and twice fired.  The black designs are derived from a mixture of mesquite sap and cactus spines.  Today, there are very few Maricopa artists making pottery.  This bowl has 7 indentions on the sides.  There is a black sap painted sun separating the mountains or mesas. It is a wonderful combination of form and design.  The bowl is signed on the bottom in the clay, ‘M. Sunn”.   It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.