Ira Tapia is a son of noted potter Mae Tapia and grandson of Joe and Santanita Suazo.  His aunts include Martha Suazo (the wife of Art Cody Haungooah), Margie Naranjo, Candelaria Suazo, and Shirley Duran.  This small bowl is coil-built and fully polished.  It is etched with a single medallion. There is a Mimbres quail that was two-toned sienna after the firing.  The piece is signed on the bottom, “Ira Tapia”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.