Maceta Vaca Clay Planter | Small_San Pedro Zipajo_201-74-1899-766CLAYOS | Obakki

Maceta Vaca Clay Planter | Small

$125.00 CAD
HANDMADE IN MEXICO
A sculptural clay form handcrafted in San Pedro Zipiajo, shaped in the likeness of a single animal — the artisan’s lifelong muse. Each figure is a personal signature, created using ancestral Purépecha techniques and smoke-fired for organic depth and character. A soulful, one-of-a-kind object that carries story, spirit, and tradition.
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Story

What makes Zipiajo pottery truly unique is that each artisan selects one animal as her lifelong muse, and only she can create pieces featuring that creature. This not only preserves individuality within the collective but also turns each animal motif into a signature of the woman who shaped it. Styled in a home, these pieces add soul and story—whether perched on a shelf or displayed on a table, they invite conversation and carry with them the spirit of a living tradition rooted in identity and craft.

Details
  • MEASUREMENTS:
    • 15 cm L x 12.5 cm W x 16.5 cm H / 6.5" L x 5" W x 6.5" H
    • Opening: ~10 cm / 4"
  • MATERIALS: 100% clay
  • ORIGIN: Mexico
  • NOTE:This handcrafted clay Planter is designed for decorative use. Its natural, porous clay may allow moisture to seep. Using a liner to preserve the beauty of both the piece and your space is recommended for fresh arrangements.
Product Care

Treat your clay pieces lovingly and with care, they are living objects, designed to grow old with you. Hand wash in warm water. Ensure pieces are thoroughly dried before storing.

Michoacan, Mexico

The Artisans of San Pedro Zipiajo

Nestled in the hills of Coeneo, Michoacán, San Pedro Zipiajo is one of 35 Indigenous Purépecha communities devoted to preserving their language and ancestral crafts. Pottery lies at the heart of daily life here—created entirely by hand through pre-Hispanic methods and fired in open-air bonfires fueled by wood, straw, and cow dung. The result is a body of work both resilient and deeply personal, shaped by earth, flame, and centuries of knowledge.

In Zipiajo, pottery is an art carried by women. Each artisan chooses a single animal as her lifelong muse—and only she may bring that form to life. When she passes, the right to create that animal dies with her, a sacred bond between maker and spirit. Once led by the late Nana Elvia, the women of Zipiajo continue to mold clay into creatures of story and soul, preserving their heritage with every fire.

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Maceta Vaca Clay Planter | Small