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set of 2 ceramic catrina figures mexico
this unique set of ceramic figurines contrasts the alluring figure of a woman with a decaying skull . these figurines were handcrafted by artisans in mexico . br br b product features b ul li package includes 2 figures li li setting indoor li li type hand crafted ceramic . li li colors multiple li li materials ceramic li li dimensions 12 high x 4 inches wide x 3 inches deep li ul br b story behind the art b br these whimsical ceramic figures are created by jose lopez martines in the town of tlaquepaque jalisco mexico in his roof top workshop . jose became facinated by this iconic art as a child during the day of the dead celebrations in his hometown . he has been creating his own unique versions for over 30 years and they are apprceiated around the world . la calavera catrina a dapper skeleton an elegant skull is based on a 1910 1913 zinc etching by famous mexican printmaker cartoon illustrator and lithographer jose guadalupe posada . the image depicts a female with skeleton head dressed in clothing and hat befitting the upper class of a european of her time . she is meant to portray a satire of those mexican natives who posada felt were over embracing european traditions of the aristocracy in the pre revolutionary era . she in particular has become an icon of the mexican dia de los muertos or day of the dead and the mexican willingness to laugh at death itself br br a href http www.overstock.com cgi bin d2.cgisec iid 12756 & page staticpage & page id 2432 target blank span class links what is worldstock span a br br i the handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color size and design . if buying two of the same item slight differences should be expected . note color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen . i br br i imported i br
this unique set of ceramic figurines contrasts the alluring figure of a woman with a decaying skull . these figurines were handcrafted by artisans in mexico .
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