This is a classic wide bowl by Mela Youngblood.  The piece is coil-built, carved, and stone polished.  The design is a deeply carved avanyu that encircles the bowl.  Note the depth of the carving and the contrast of the matte area surrounding the avanyu.  If you look closely, you can see the how Mela was known for the rounded edges of her carved designs.  The bowl is highly polished and fired to a glassy black.  It is signed on the bottom, “Mela Youngblood”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.