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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White Skull Ornament
Size: 4.5 inches tall x 3.5 inches wide
Our white skull ornament is made of punched tin and handmade in Oaxaca. Embossed and brightly painted in white with a floral design.
SKU: TN-8_054$4.95 -
Catrina Leaf Dish, Orange and Green
Size: 12 inches long x 7.5 inches wide x 3 inches tall
The Catrina Leaf Dish in orange and green is made in Guanajuato by Mayólica Santa Rosa. It features Catrina in her wide brimmed hat in blue and green. She is on an orange background. The leaf is a light green color. It is signed.
SKU: PO-4_06$89.00 -
Pottery Skull, Ornate Design 1
Size: 7 inches tall x 5.5 inches wide x 6.5 inches deep
The Pottery Skull, Ornate Design 1 is an intricately painted piece handmade by Geovanni Mercado Morgan. Superb craftsmanship is really on display with this piece. The vibrant colors are offset by deep set, gray and black eyes and nose. The teeth are also black and gray. This piece is initialized by the artist; GMM. An amazing piece that will certainly be a conversation piece among your Day Of The Dead or Halloween decorations.
SKU: PO-1_001$350.00 -
Pottery Skull, Ornate Design 2
Size: 7 inches tall x 5.5 inches wide x 6.5 inches deep
The Pottery Skull, Ornate Design 2 is an intricately painted piece handmade by Geovanni Mercado Morgan. Superb craftsmanship is really on display with this piece. The vibrant colors are offset by deep set, gray and black eyes and nose. The teeth are also black and gray. This piece is initialized by the artist; GMM. An amazing piece that will certainly be a conversation piece among your Day Of The Dead or Halloween decorations.
SKU: PO-1_005$350.00 -
Small Catrina With Owls Candelabra
Size: 6 inches tall x 3.5 inches wide
The Small Catrina With Owls Candelabra is painted in black, gray, and gold. The three candle receptacles are about a quarter inch in diameter to hold small candles. An owl sits on each shoulder. Signed by the artist.
SKU: PO-1_012$35.00 -
Miniature Catrina Skull Candelabra
Size: 1.75 inches tall x 2 inches wide
The Miniature Catrina Skull Candelabra holds one birthday-sized candle. The skull has deep set eyes. It is painted in blue and white with black hair. The base is bright orange with a blue border.
SKU: PO-1_022$20.00 -
Skull Wall Sculpture
Size: 5.5 inches tall x 6 inches wide
The Skull Wall Sculpture is made by Alejandro Castillo. This decorative skull is of Frida Kahlo. It has an intricately painted mask. The hair is adorned with butterflies, birds, and flowers. She has colorful dangly earrings. There is a hook in the back to hang it on a wall. It is signed.
SKU: PO-1_002$65.00 -
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Dancing Bride and Groom, Large Sized
Size: 12.75 inches tall x 8 inches wide
Our Skeleton bride and groom dancing wall plaque is made of embossed punched tin. It is unpainted and has dark accents to showcase the embossed detail. Add this piece to your Day of the Dead or Halloween decor. Made in Oaxaca, Mexico.
SKU: TN-8_056Original price was: $20.00.$16.00Current price is: $16.00.