Vintage hand painted Mexican folk art wooden bowl Batea hand carved serving bowl

hand-painted Mexican folk art wooden bowl, also known as a batea. These unique, hand-carved, and painted wooden serving bowls or trays are a traditional craft from regions such as Michoacán, Mexico.
Key Features
Material: It is carved from wood, often local pine or copal, and then hand-painted.
Design: The designs typically feature colorful floral, animal, or bird motifs. The style shown, with the characteristic flowing black lines and bright colors, is a common form of this type of folk art (toleware).
Function: While traditionally used for preparing or serving food during ceremonies, today they are largely used as decorative pieces, centerpieces, or catch-all dishes.
Origin: The style is deeply rooted in Mexican folk art traditions, reflecting a blend of indigenous and European techniques. Is vintage but in good condition for age. All sales final no returns exchanges or refunds accepted. Purchase is what is photographed. If more photographs needed or any questions feel free to ask.