Linda Tafoya-Sanchez is a granddaughter of noted potter Margaret Tafoya and she is known for her carved pottery.  This plate has 24 carved flower petals.  Each petal is deeply caved into the clay and extends outward from a central polished medallion.  Each of the petals is either polished or micaceous.  They alternate in style.  Take a closer look at each petal, as they are very tightly cut into the clay and the lines are amazingly straight!  Linda was among the first Santa Clara potters to begin using the mica as a design element after she was given some by her San Juan Pueblo in-laws.  The plate is signed on the bottom, “Linda Tafoya-Sanchez”.