Small (8 inch) Mexican Molcajete deals Bowl | Hand-carved 100% Volcanic Stone | Molcajete Mexicano de Piedra Volcanica

Small 8" diameter Mexican molcajete bowl hand-carved from 100% pure volcanic stone. 2.5 cup capacity - a perfect size for an individual or small family

This molcajete was handmade by a family of stone carvers from Puebla, Mexico using volcanic stone mined from the sides of the Popocatepetl volcano. Because this is handmade, there will be slight variations in size and color. Each one weighs around 7 pounds

Made from 100% pure volcanic stone (aka lava stone), the deals porous surface offers a highly efficient grinding surface for spices, salsas, guacamole and more - an indispensable tool in anyone's kitchen

Each molcajete comes with a hand (called a tejolote) and a metlaxelhuaztli - a traditional cleaning brush made of roots that is idea for scrubbing the mortar clean

An heirloom piece that with the proper care, will last for years and years to come

Seasoning required before using for the first time.

By purchasing this item, you are helping artisan communities in and around Mexico to be able to continue making a living through their craft