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This delightful sculpture is the original creation of Morneo in Mexico. Painted in the colorful folk art style of alebrijes, the sculpture is crafted of papier mache, Kraft paper and wire. A dapper catrin with a jaunty cap pedals his fare, an elegantly-dressed catrina in a smart pink suit.
The original "La Calavera Catrina" was a zinc etching created by the artist José Guadalupe Posada in Mexico around 1910. Posada created the character, a female skeleton with an elegant hat, as a satirical portrait of Mexican natives who aspired to European style and denied their own heritage. The catrina has since become an emblem of Mexico's Day of the Dead celebration and a popular folk art subject.
- 0.62 kgs
- 1.4 lbs
- 23 cm H x 16 cm W x 30 cm D
- 9" H x 6.25" W x 11.75" D
- Papier mache, Kraft paper, steel wire
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Mexico.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
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Su
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11/24/2021
"Great decoration!"
Well made and very colorful! We used it for halloween but havent taken it down yet as we like the colors.
Purchased Item:
Stylish Catrina, Hand-Painted Recycled Papier Mache Catrina Mask
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Linda
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10/30/2021
"Spirited personality"
Memories of my grandmother are manifest in this Catrina. Absolutely love her..........
Purchased Item:
Striped Catrina, Papier Mache Catrina Sculpture with Stripes from Mexico
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JOSEPHINE
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06/26/2021
"Giraffe Sculpture"
Great item again I love it.
Purchased Item:
Phantasmagorical Giraffe, Giraffe Bug Alebrije Hand Crafted Paper Multicolor Sculpture
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Nancy
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05/26/2021
"So cute!"
I love this! It s very colorful and very well made. Fast shipping.
Purchased Item:
Multi-Eyed Bug IV, Mexican Alebrije Hand Crafted Paper Multicolor Sculpture
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Carina
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11/01/2020
"An excellent decorative piece"
It is impressive the mask design and more dramatic are the colors. It is a focus of attention. Love it.
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pattipatio
Verified Reviewer
10/24/2019
"Fun addition to my collection"
Fun creative and unique
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Phantasmagorical White Bug, 3-eyed Bug Mexican Alebrije Handmade Paper Mache Sculpture
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