Linda Tafoya-Sanchez is a granddaughter of noted potter Margaret Tafoya and she is known for her carved pottery.  This is a classic bowl with a fluted or “raindrop” rim.  The rim and base are fully polished.  Around the side of the bowl are six panels with carved butterflies. They alternate between polished and micaceous clay slips.  The interior of the bowl is also slipped with mica. The bowl is traditionally fired a deep black coloration.  It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Linda Tafoya-Sanchez”.  It’s great to see such creative and traditional work from her in the gallery!