Ergil Vallo was half Acoma and Half Hopi. He signed his work with "Dalawepi”, which translates into “color of the rainbow. He associated his work with the Acoma Pueblo, as seen on the bottom of the vessel next to his signature. Ergil Vallo's pottery specialized in the incision of black pottery creating detailed designs which often reflected his Hopi background including Hopi kachinas, Mimbres animals, kiva steps and geometric designs. He used natural pollens and minerals to achieve the bright colors on his work. His applications of traditional designs to modern pottery style earned him recognition amongst his peers and collectors.
 
The seed pot was purchased new at the Heard Museum in Phoenix and has had one owner since. The Vessel has been on display in a non-smoking home in an open, yet protective display case. The vessel would be perfect anywhere there is a desire for texture, ethnic art, geometric symmetry, or a wish for natural earthy elements and warm color.