9.5" Michoacan Art Bowl | Vida Cotidiana_Manuel Morales Gámez_201-50-1749.1-737AssortedOS | Obakki
9.5" Michoacan Art Bowl | Vida Cotidiana_Manuel Morales Gámez_201-50-1749.1-737AssortedOS | Obakki
9.5" Michoacan Art Bowl | Vida Cotidiana_Manuel Morales Gámez_201-50-1749.1-737AssortedOS | Obakki
9.5" Michoacan Art Bowl | Vida Cotidiana_Manuel Morales Gámez_201-50-1749.1-737AssortedOS | Obakki
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9.5" Michoacan Art Bowl | Vida Cotidiana

$225.00 CAD

HANDMADE IN MEXICO

Handcrafted and hand-signed in Tzintzuntzan, Mexico by master potter Manuel Morales Gámez. This 9.5" collector’s bowl features his Vida Cotidiana (Everyday Life) series—a visual tribute to community, tradition, and daily rituals. Each one-of-a-kind piece is a signed original: an heirloom-worthy work of ceramic art, ideal for serving, display, or collecting.

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Story

Handcrafted in Tzintzuntzan, Mexico, each ceramic work by master potter Manuel Morales Gámez is a signed original—an heirloom-quality piece of collectible art. A fifth-generation potter, Manuel builds on the legacy of his father, who first introduced high-fired ceramics to their village, and draws deep inspiration from the ancestral symbols of the Purépecha people, the natural landscapes of the Pátzcuaro region, and the striking visual language of Mexican muralists like Diego Rivera.

Every vessel is wheel-thrown using locally sourced clay and finished in a gas-fired kiln. His intricate, hand-painted motifs reflect a dialogue between Mexico’s pre-Hispanic heritage and modern artistic vision. No two pieces are alike—each one a singular expression of cultural identity, timeless technique, and the hand of the artist himself.

Details
  • MEASUREMENTS:24 cm W x 9.5 cm H / 9.5" W x 3.75" H
  • MATERIALS: 100% Clay
  • ORIGIN: Mexico
  • NOTE: Patterns vary from piece to piece. Each unique glaze design is hand painted.
Product Care

Hand wash using soft, non-abrasive sponge and dish liquid.

Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán

Manuel Morales Gámez

Born into five generations of potters in Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán, Manuel Morales Gámez began working with clay at the age of eight under the guidance of his father, Miguel Morales. Growing up in the family workshop, he developed an early understanding of traditional techniques and a lasting appreciation for the craft.

He later studied painting and graphic design in Morelia, drawing inspiration from Mexican artists such as Diego Rivera and the ancient symbols of the Purépecha civilization.

Working with locally sourced clay, Manuel shapes his pieces on a non-electric potter's wheel before hand-painting and firing them. His intricate compositions reflect the history, landscape, and cultural heritage of the Pátzcuaro region. Over decades of practice, his ceramics have earned recognition through exhibitions and collections in Mexico and internationally.

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9.5" Michoacan Art Bowl | Vida Cotidiana