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 -
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$4.75 -
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$4.75 -
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$4.75 -
La Dama Ornament
Size: 4.5 inches tall
Our La Dama Ornament is of a skeleton woman dressed to the nines. Features a colorful dress and wide brimmed hat. Colors vary. Add this beautiful ornament to your Day of the Dead or Halloween celebrations! Made in Oaxaca.
SKU: TN-8_018$4.75 -
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$4.75 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Skeleton Charro In Red
Size: 9.5 inches tall x 4.5 inches wide
Skeleton Charro In Red wall plaque features a formal red outfit and hat. The Serape is either blue or multicolored. This flat tin figure wall decoration measures 9.5 inches tall, painted front side only. Handcrafted in Oaxaca by Artesanias Garcia.
SKU: TN-8_030$10.50 -
Skeleton Charro In Black
Size: 9.5 inches tall x 4.5 inches wide
The Skeleton Charro In Black plaque features a formal black outfit and hat with a pink or red serape. This flat tin figure wall decoration measures 9.5 inches tall, painted front side only. Handcrafted in Oaxaca by Artesanias Garcia.
SKU: TN-8_042$10.50 -
Skeleton Woman Magnet
Size: 3 inches tall
Skeleton Woman Magnet features a skeleton woman wearing a red dress and hat. This Day Of The Dead Decor is handmade in Oaxaca.
SKU: TN-9_06$4.25 -
Skeleton Magnet
Size: 2.5 inches tall
The Skeleton Magnet features a skeleton is playing the fiddle and wearing a sombrero. This Day Of The Dead art is handmade in Oaxaca.
SKU: TN-9_07$4.25 -
Yellow Skull Magnet
Size: 3 inches tall
The Yellow Skull Magnet features shiny yellow paint with multicolored design. Handmade in San Miguel de Allende.
SKU: TN-9_16$4.25 -
Blue Skull Magnet
Size: 3 inches tall
The Blue Skull Magnet features a bright blue background with multicolored design. Day of the Dead tin art is handmade in San Miguel de Allende.
SKU: TN-9_17$4.25 -
Black Ape Skull Magnet
Size: 3 inches tall
The Black Ape Skull Magnet features shiny black paint with floral design. Day of the Dead art. Handmade in San Miguel de Allende.
SKU: TN-9_19$4.25 -
Blue Ape Skull Magnet
Size: 3 inches tall
The Blue Ape Skull Magnet features a blue background with a floral design. Handcrafted in San Miguel de Allende.
SKU: TN-9_20$4.25 -
Pink Ape Skull Magnet
Size: 3 inches tall
Pink Ape Skull Magnet Pink is a Day of the Dead item . It features an ape skull painted a shiny pink and decorated with a floral design. Handmade in San Miguel de Allende.
SKU: TN-9_21$4.25 -
Catrina Skeleton Nicho Magnet
Size: 2.5 inches tall
Catrina Skeleton Nicho Magnet is painted in a pastel yellow color. The design includes flowers and a red heart. A print of Catrina on a blue background is in the frame.
SKU: TN-9_37$4.25 -
Coffin Pull Toy w/couple illustration
Paper mache coffin with a skull that pops up when you pull the string. Traditional Mexican Day of Dead toy. Each coffin pull toy is uniquely designed by the artist; all are equally beautiful.
Coffin measures 6 3/4 inches long by 3″ wide. Hand-painted and signed by Francisco de Jesus Juarez. He is a well-renowned artist in Guanajuato, and each of his coffins is unique.
SKU: PA_14$18.50 -
Coffin Pull Toy With Catrina Illustration
Size: 6.75 inches long x 3 inches wide
The Coffin Pull Toy With Catrina illustration is hand-painted and signed by Francisco de Jesus Juarez. He is a well-renowned artist in Guanajuato, and each of his coffins is unique and all are equally beautiful. Pull the string and a skeleton skull pops up in the window. Traditional Day of the Dead toy.
SKU: PA_16$18.50