Name: Papier mache sculpture, Catrina in Spring
SKU: 414439

La Catrina Candelaria Handcrafted Ceramic Catrina Statuette

Luis Morales

(8)

Artisan Luis Morales of Mexico crafts a remarkable ceramic Catrina to grace your mantel or shelf. Formed by hand from clay, her ensemble refers to that of the main character in the 1944 film, Maria Candelaria. Her gown is carefully painted in purple with lilac flowers and lacy gold trim. Her hair is braided and she holds a basket filled with fruits and vegetables.

The elegant figure is based on a satirical etching created by Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada around 1910-1913. With his etching, Posada poked fun at those Mexican natives who tried to emulate the fashion and habits of the European aristocracy. Today, la Catrina has become the instantly recognizable icon of Mexico's Day of the Dead.

$179.99 Wholesale

$179.99

La Catrina Francisca Handmade Catrina Skeleton Sculpture from Mexico

Luis Morales

(8)

Artisan Luis Morales of Mexico crafts a charming ceramic Catrina to grace your mantel or shelf. Formed by hand from clay, her ensemble is carefully painted in red with white flowers and ruffles. Her hair is braided and she holds a magnificent platter. The elegant figure is based on a satirical etching created by Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada around 1910-1913. With his etching, Posada poked fun at those Mexican natives who tried to emulate the fashion and habits of the European aristocracy. Today, la Catrina has become the instantly recognizable icon of Día de los Muertos (Mexico's Day of the Dead).

$169.99 Wholesale

$169.99

Catrina in Red Hand Crafted Papier Mache Catrina Sculpture with Hat

Marina Lozano

(12)

Elegantly clad in a red and gold gown, La Catrina lifts the edge of her lacy, broad-brimmed hat. Maria Lozano in Mexico crafts the wonderful skeletal figurine from papier mache, painting it carefully by hand. Lozano designs the figurine after the original "La Calavera Catrina", 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.

$79.99 Wholesale

$79.99

La Catrina Consuelo Handmade Day of the Dead Catrina Figurine from Mexico

Luis Morales

(8)

Artisan Luis Morales of Mexico crafts a charming ceramic Catrina to grace your mantel or shelf. Formed by hand from clay, her ensemble is carefully painted in blue with assorted flowers and white ruffles. Her hair is braided and she holds a basket filled with fruits and vegetables. The elegant figure is based on a satirical etching created by Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada around 1910-1913. With his etching, Posada poked fun at those Mexican natives who tried to emulate the fashion and habits of the European aristocracy. Today, la Catrina has become the instantly recognizable icon of Día de los Muertos (Mexico's Day of the Dead).

$179.99 Wholesale

$179.99

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La Catrina Estrella Artisan Crafted Ceramic Catrina Statuette

Luis Morales

(8)

Turned out in her Sunday finest including picture hat and parasol, this catrina from Luis Morales will add color and culture to any place she is displayed. Formed by hand from clay, her ostentatious ensemble is carefully painted in blue, lavender, strawberry and fuchsia hues. The elegant figure is based on a satirical etching created by Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada around 1910-1913. With his etching, Posada poked fun at those Mexican natives who tried to emulate the fashion and habits of the European aristocracy. Today, la Catrina has become the instantly recognizable icon of Día de los Muertos (Mexico's Day of the Dead).

$174.99 Wholesale

$174.99

La Catrina Gabriella Mexican Catrina Sculpture Handmade from Ceramic

Luis Morales

(8)

Turned out in her Sunday finest including picture hat and parasol, this catrina from Luis Morales will add color and culture to any place she is displayed. Formed by hand from clay, her ostentatious ensemble is carefully painted in aqua, blue, purple and silver hues. The elegant figure is based on a satirical etching created by Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada around 1910-1913. With his etching, Posada poked fun at those Mexican natives who tried to emulate the fashion and habits of the European aristocracy. Today, la Catrina has become the instantly recognizable icon of Día de los Muertos (Mexico's Day of the Dead).

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$174.99

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Drop-Dead Beauty Handmade Ceramic Catrina Sculpture

Luis Morales

(8)

This breathtaking catrina sculpture is the original creation of Luis Morales in Mexico. The origin of the catrina is in artist José Guadalupe Posada's satirical etchings of "La Calavera Catrina" in 1910, which mocked the pretensions and aspirations of Mexican high society. Crafted from ceramic, the skeletal figure is dressed to the nines, including a feathered Quetzalcóatl boa draped around her neck. Earrings and an elaborate picture hat complete her ensemble.

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$189.99

Catrina with Watermelon Hand Crafted Catrina Skeleton Sculpture from Mexico

Marina Lozano

(12)

Working in papier mache, Marina Lozano of Mexico creates this excellent catrina statuette. The skeletal sculpture is elegantly dressed, with ribbons and flowers in her hair and a large slice of watermelon in her hands. Lozano designs the figurine after the original "La Calavera Catrina", 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.

$67.99 Wholesale

$67.99

Aztec God of Death Mexico Day of the Dead Ceramic Sculpture

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

By artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association, this frightening figure depicts Mictlantecuhtli, the Aztec god of death. Represented as half man, half skeleton, he makes a menacing gesture with long, claw-like nails, and his liver hangs from the thoracic cage. The artisans work in clay to replicate an image discovered in the House of the Eagles within the Templo Mayor of Tenochtitlan, an archaeological site in Mexico City.

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$94.99

Lord of the Dead Ceramic Statuette Vessel Day of the Dead Mexico

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

Angel Ceron crafts a faithful replica of a ceremonial bowl found in the Zaachila archeological site of the state of Oaxaca. Crafted of ceramic, it features Mictlantecuhtli, Lord of the Dead, striking a rather coquettish pose. Respresented as a skeleton, the Lord of the Dead is revered throughout most of Mexico's pre-Hispanic cultures as one of the most powerful deities.

Part of NOVICA's Dia de los Muertos collection.

$77.99 Wholesale

$77.99

Skull in Honey Honey Day of the Dead Skull Ceramic Magnet from Mexico

Margarita Revilla

(6)

Celebrate Day of the Dead all year round with this ceramic magnet depicting a calaca, a human skull or skeleton figure painted with beautiful colors and motifs. Artisan Margarita Revilla designs, crafts and paints by hand the magnet that honors this Mexican tradition.

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$17.99

Skull in Orange Orange Day of the Dead Skull Ceramic Magnet from Mexico

Margarita Revilla

(6)

Fan of the Day of the Dead Mexican celebration? Take a little bit of that tradition home with this ceramic magnet designed, crafted and painted by hand in energizing orange by artisan Margarita Revilla. The magnet depicts a calaca, a human skull or skeleton figure used since pre-Hispanic times which is now one of the stars of this cultural festivity.

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$17.99

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Feline Specter, Day of the Dead-Inspired Ceramic Sculpture of a Black Cat

Feriberto Aylas

(60)

$64.99 Wholesale

$64.99

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Catrina Splendor, Taxco 925 Silver Day of the Dead Catrina Dangle Earrings

Roy Nilson

(132)

$284.99 Wholesale

$284.99

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Acrobatic Dragon, Colorful Hand Carved and Painted Dragon Alebrije Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

(334)

$67.99 Wholesale

$67.99

Jazz de los Muertos, Ceramic Skeleton Saxophone Player Sculpture from Mexico

Jorge Escamilla

(2)

$99.99 Wholesale

$99.99

Peyote Memories, Handmade Huichol Skull Figurine

Miguel Díaz

(8)

$44.99 Wholesale

$44.99

Calavera Hummingbird, Artisan Crafted Skull Earrings

Length: 1.6" x 0.4" W

Josefina and Cecilia

(9)

$49.99 Wholesale

$49.99

Faithful in Death, Handcrafted Papier Mache Dog Skeleton Figurine from Mexico

Miguel Zambrano

(3)

$39.99 Wholesale

$39.99

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Catrina in Spring, Papier Mache Catrina Figure with Rose Themed Dress

Marina Lozano

(12)

$79.99 Wholesale

$79.99

Dancing Toucans, Handmade Bird Alebrijes (Pair)

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$79.99 Wholesale

$79.99

Artisan Catrin, Artisan Ceramic Statuette from Mexico

Jorge Escamilla

(2)

$59.99 Wholesale

$59.99

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