Day Of The Dead
Day of the Dead Art
In southern Mexico, the spirits of the dead come back to visit, from noontime on October 31 through November 2. It is a time of rituals and prayer, but also of personal celebration as people "catch up" with their deceased loved ones. Many believers keep all-night vigils in Oaxaca's cemeteries, which are transformed into a wonderland of twinkling candles, yellow marigolds, and smoking incense.
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The Day Of The Dead, or El Día de los Muertos (Spanish) is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd each year. November 2nd is an official public holiday in Mexico. Dedicated to remembering the souls of loved ones who have passed, November 1st is traditionally dedicated to children and the 2nd to adults. It is believed to be thousands of years old dating back to Mesoamerican festivals.
While many families solemnly visit the graves of lost loved ones, great exuberant parades and festivals celebrate the continuity of life. Many families will create alters to honor and welcome the souls of their loved ones. These alters are decorated with candles, skulls, flowers, and offerings of the deceased favorite foods.
Las Catrinas is a prominent presence during Day Of The Dead celebrations. Figurines decorate some of the alters and village centers. They are crafted from many materials including papier-mâché, pottery, wood and even chocolate. Las Catrinas images are recreated in stoneware, paintings, nichos, and dioramas. Festival-goers will paint their faces and wear the broad rimmed hat associated with Catrina. She has become an inspiration to artists throughout Mexico.
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Catrina Wall Art
Size: 8.5 inches tall
Our Catrina Wall Art is a skeleton woman dressed to the nines. Features a green and red dress and wide brimmed hat. Can be used as an ornament, but it it stunning hung on a wall or other flat surface. Add this beautiful wall art to your Day of the Dead or Halloween celebrations! Made in Oaxaca.
SKU: TN-8_001$9.95 -
Cycling Catrina Wearing Red Plaque
Size: 6.5 inches tall x 7 inches wide
The Cycling Catrina Wearing Red Plaque is made of tin. It features Catrina wearing a red dress and a wide brimmed hat. She is riding a bicycle. Hand-painted on one side. Made in Oaxaca.
SKU: TN-8_003$11.95 -
Skeleton Bride & Groom Plaque
Size: 9 inches tall
Our Skeleton Bride and Groom Plaque is a beautiful example of Day of the Dead tin art. Bride is dressed in white and carries a flower bouquet. The groom is dressed in black and wears a top hat. Hang one up during your Day of the Dead or Halloween celebrations.
SKU: TN-8_004$10.50 -
Skeleton in Top Hat
Size: 9.5 inches tall
The Skeleton In Top Hat is a skeleton dressed in black and wearing a top hat. He is walking with a cane. The cane color may differ from that pictured. Hang this large ornament on a wall for your Day Of The Dead or Halloween celebrations.
SKU: TN-8_006$9.95 -
Drinking Skeleton Charro Ornament
Size: 5 inches tall
Our Drinking Skeleton Charro Ornament features a white skeleton with a big red sombrero. It has a red and gold sash and is holding a bottle of beer. Painted on both sides. This ornament is perfect for Day of the Dead or Halloween decorations. Made in Oaxaca.
SKU: TN-8_009$4.50 -
Esquelito Serape Ornament
Size: 5 inches tall
The Esquelito Serape Ornament features a white skeleton with a red serape and blue sombrero. Perfect for your Day Of The Dead or Halloween celebration! Handmade in Oaxaca, Mexico.
SKU: TN-8_010$4.50 -
Skeleton Woman Ornament
Size: 5 inches tall
Our Skeleton Woman Ornament is dressed in a blue skirt and red headband. This ornament is perfect for Day of the Dead or Halloween decorations. Made in Oaxaca.
SKU: TN-8_011$4.50 -
Skeleton Mariachi Band Ornament Set
Size: 5.5 inches tall each
Our Skeleton Mariachi Band Ornament Set includes 6 figures. Each musician is dress in black and wears a black hat. Each instrument is gold colored. This unique Day Of The Dead set would be a great addition to you celebration! Made in Oaxaca, Mexico!
SKU: TN-8_015$21.50 -
Large Skeleton Dog Ornament
Size: 4.5 inches long
Our Large Skeleton Dog Ornament is a flat, tin figure painted on both sides. The collar color will vary. This ornament is perfect for Day of the Dead or Halloween decorations. Made in Oaxaca.
SKU: TN-8_016$4.95 -
Red Skeleton Mermaid Ornament
Size: 4.5 inches tall
Our Red Skeleton Mermaid Ornament features a white skeleton with a red tail. Made in Oaxaca, Mexico.
SKU: TN-8_017$4.50 -
Blue Skull Ornament
Size: 4 inches tall
Our Blue Skull Ornament is bright and shiny. Painted on both sides blue with a floral design. Handmade of punched tin in Oaxaca, Mexico.
SKU: TN-8_020$4.50 -
La Dama Ornament
Size: 4.5 inches tall
Our La Dama Ornament is of a skeleton woman dressed to the nines. Features a green and purple dress and wide brimmed hat. Add this beautiful ornament to your Day of the Dead or Halloween celebrations! Made in Oaxaca.
SKU: TN-8_018$4.50 -
La Catrina Skull Ornament
Size: 5 inches wide
Our La Catrina Skull Ornament features a Catrina face in her colorful big-brimmed hat. Beautiful example of colorful Mexican punched tin ornaments. Add this to your Day Of The Dead or Halloween decorations! Made in Oaxaca.
SKU: TN-8_019$5.25 -
Cycling Catrina Wearing Purple Plaque
Size: 6.5 inches long x 7 inches tall
Cycling Catrina Wearing Purple Plaque is a Mexican punched tin plaque. It is painted on the front side only and handmade in Oaxaca. This bright and shiny decor will brighten up any dark spot at Day of the Dead celebrations or Halloween.
SKU: TN-8_021$11.95 -
Skull and Crossbones Ornament
Size: 4.5 inches tall
This skull and crossbones ornament is a classic Day Of The Dead or Halloween decoration. It is painted on both sides in white and black. Made in Oaxaca.
SKU: TN-8_022$4.50 -
Cantina With Marilyn Monroe Portrait Diorama
Size: 7 inches long
The Cantina With Marilyn Monroe Portrait Diorama is a bar room scene with a poster of Marilyn on the back wall. Each diorama is unique but they all have the poster of Marilyn included. Handcrafted by Puebla artist Enrique Muñoz.
SKU: D-2_006$25.00 -
The Church Wedding Diorama
Size: 7 inches long x 3.25 inches tall
The Church Wedding Diorama is a traditional Day Of The Dead piece. It features skeleton figures of a bride and groom, their witnesses and a priest. They stand in a church. The “Cahita de Muertos” is by Puebla artist Enrique Muñoz. Colors may vary.
SKU: D-2_007$28.50 -
Frida Kahlo Jewelry Set
Size: Pendant is 2 inches tall
The Frida Kahlo jewelry set includes a necklace and earrings. They all feature the skeleton face of Frida painted in blue. The necklace is made of leather with the pendant of Frida hanging from it. The earrings feature two small Frida skulls and the wires are laminated with gold. This Day Of The Dead Mexican pottery set is handcrafted by Gregorio Mercado Morgan.
SKU: PO-1_008$24.00 -
Silver Skull Ornament
Size: 4.5 inches tall
Our silver skull ornament is heavily embossed for texture and design. This ornament is unpainted, has a smoked finish, and is given a clear gloss coating for shine. It will be a great addition to your Day Of The Dead or Halloween decorations. By Conrado Villegas Alcázar.
SKU: TN-8_028$5.95 -
Skull With Red Eyes Ornament
Size: 4.5 inches tall
Our Skull With Red Eyes Ornament is a beautiful Day of the Dead or Halloween decoration. It features an embossed silver skull with red eyes. This Mexican tin figure is hand-cut, embossed and painted by Conrado Villegas Alcázar.
SKU: TN-8_029$5.95 -
Skeleton Frida Kahlo Jewelry
Size: Pendant is 2 inches tall
The Skeleton Frida Kahlo jewelry set includes a necklace and earrings. They all feature the skeleton face of Frida painted in red. The necklace is made of leather with the pendant of Frida hanging from it. The earrings feature two small Frida skulls and the wires are laminated with gold. This Day Of The Dead Mexican pottery set is handcrafted by Gregorio Mercado Morgan.
SKU: PO-1_015$24.00 -
Skeleton on Beer Barrel
Size: 6 inches tall
The Skeleton On Beer Barrel features a skeleton borracho man with guitar and mug of beer, sitting atop a beer barrel. Handcrafted by Taller Tomás Hernández Baéz.
SKU: PO-1_019$59.00 -
Skeleton Couple in Purgatory
Size: 5.5 inches long
The Skeleton Couple In Purgatory sculpture is handcrafted at Taller Tomás Hernández Baéz, Puebla. It features a couple and their dog surrounded by fire.
SKU: PO-1_020$79.00 -
La Catrina in Garden Nicho
Size: 4.5 inches wide by 6 inches tall
La Catrina in Garden Nicho. The hinged, glass door opens to allow placement of dried flowers and mementos. This hand painted tin nicho hangs on a wall. Day of the Dead wall decor. Handcrafted by Jaime Hernandez Cruz.
SKU: D-3_01$28.50 -
Skeleton Guitarist Nicho
Size: 6 inches tall by 3.25 inches wide
Skeleton Guitarist Nicho. Frame is hand painted blue with a floral design and holds a printed illustration of a skeleton guitarist. Hangs on wall or stands freely. Handcrafted by Jaime Hernandez Cruz.
SKU: D-3_04$28.50 -
Skeleton Bride & Groom Nicho
Size: 6 inches tall by 3.25 inches wide
Skeleton Bride & Groom Nicho is hand painted a bright blue and features a floral design. Day of the Dead wall decor. The hinged glass door opens for placement of personal items. Handcrafted by Jaime Hernandez Cruz.
SKU: D-3_05$28.50 -
Sacred La Catrina Skeleton Nicho
Size: 8 inches tall
Sacred La Catrina Skeleton Nicho features heart-shaped frame topped with a cross. It is elaborately decorated with a bright red background with a blue floral design. It is topped with a pink heart with gold leaves cradling a purple cross. This nicho hangs on a wall during Day of the Dead celebrations. Hand-painted by the workshop of Jaime Hdz. Cruz.
SKU: D-3_07$28.50 -
Skeletons in Classroom Diorama
Size: 7 inches long x 3.5 tall
The Skeletons in Classroom Diorama features students in a classroom with their teacher. This is a handmade form of Mexican traditional art. Specific elements may vary, such as the images on classroom wall. Each blue box is unique. The “Cahita de Muertos” diorama is by Enrique Muñoz.
SKU: D-2_037$28.50