Minnie Vigil was renowned for her polychrome pottery.  In the 1980’s she created a distinctive style of pottery using different clays to create colorful designs on her pottery.  However, in the 1970’s she was known for her black-on-black pottery. This is one a classic early bowl that is also polished on the inside.  The exterior is painted with a rain and cloud pattern.  It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.  It is signed on the bottom, “Minnie”.  She was a sister to potters Gloria Garcia (Goldenrod), Lois Guiterrez, and Thelma Talachy and an aunt to Jason Garcia.  Her mother was Petra Gutierrez, and her grandmother was Pasqualita Gutierrez.  The bowl was originally purchased in 1971.