Warren Mackenzie (American, 1924-2018). Group of two studio pottery ceramic lidded bowls. One Warren MacKenzie; stoneware with a tenmoku glaze. One with a dolomitic glaze stamped with a "W" along the footrim.

Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota.
(Light) Height: 3 1/2 in x diameter 6 in. (Dark) Height: 4 in x diameter: 5 1/2 in. There are no major losses or signs of restoration. The black item has a minute chip along the interior of the rim of the lid. The light item has a three inch crack along the exterior, just above the foot rim. There is wear throughout both items, consistent with age and use.