Mexican Red-White-Green Papier Mache Skeleton Sculpture, "Patriotic Catrina"
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A young skeleton dresses in the patriotic colors of the Mexican flag, her apparel that of the rural Mexican countryside. This is Catrina, who plays the coquette. She is an elegant lady, now a skeleton, but seemingly unaware of her own condition. Her name refers to death personified. Inspired by the caricatures of lithographer Jose Guadalupe Posada, Catrina is an important personage in Mexico's November 2 Day of the Dead celebrations. Marina Lozano works in papier mache to depict the extravagant image and meticulously paints it by hand.
- 80 grams
- 0.2 lbs
- 30 cm H x 13 cm W x 9 cm D
- 11.75" H x 5" W x 3.5" D
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Terri
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01/03/2024
"Colorful Beauty!"
This alebrije is amazing. I bought it to add to may collection of Marina Lozanos beautiful work. I tell my 7 year old grand daughter that these will be hers someday...and that they are not toys but works of art.
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EDGUBI
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01/11/2023
"Pictures dont do it justice"
I was on the fence about this one but ultimately decided that the idea of a seahorse with butterfly wings with too amusing to pass up. Now that I have it it is a lot prettier than I realized from the pictures
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Carol
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10/28/2022
"More Lovely Than Picture"
As this artist adds to her items I m sure I ll purchase more. Her work is excellent.
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Carol
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10/28/2022
"Love it"
Beautiful - it s added to my collection.
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Martin
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10/20/2022
"Great piece of art"
Hand painted with vibrant colors. This is a beautiful piece
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Linda
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08/28/2022
"Cativating Pose"
Well designed with arm salute!
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