Mariachi Catrina Handcrafted Day of the Dead Ceramic Skeleton Sculpture
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About this Item
The mariachi, a distinctive musical style, is a musical group comprised of singers dressed as the traditional charro, or elegant gentleman cowboy from Jalisco. Women mariachis, however, do not dress as escaramuzas, the feminine counterpart of the charro, but adapt the men's dress. The narrow pants with their ornate silver buttons become a long skirt. The short jacket, white shirt and tie remain the same as does the fancy sombrero, and she traditionally wears silver earrings with her hair pulled back into braids or a ponytail. Working in ceramic, Luis Morales depicts a catrina as a mariachi.
The word catrina is widely used in Mexico to mean "elegant and polished." Lithographer Jose Guadalupe Posadas created the skeletal Catrina, who was later immortalized in the murals of Diego Rivera.
Dimensions
- 0.68 kgs
- 1.5 lbs
- 33 cm H x 13 cm W x 10 cm D
- 13" H x 5" W x 3.9" D
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Judith
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“Love it”
Looks exactly like the photo. Very pleased with this beauty.
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Carol
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“Love this”
Quality is great and better than I was expecting
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Hope
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“me encanta!”
Que hermosa!
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Michael
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“A wonderful addition to our Catrina collection”
Im a huge fan of Mariachi music, so this Catrina was perfect for us. Vibrant colors, exquisite detail. I had concerns about breakage, but the packaging for shipment was fine. Lots of paper to cushion the Catrina, so no problem at all there
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Nicholas
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“nice Mexican catrina”
This is a very nice Mexican day of the dead ceramic catrina. The attention is amazing and this sculpture is very life like. This is a perfect homage to the Mexican day of the dead celebration.
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Kim
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“A Stunning Homage to DĆa de los Muertos”
After visiting Mexico and falling in love with the warmth of its people and the richness of its culture, I began searching for the perfect Catrinaāone that truly honored the spirit and artistry of DĆa de los Muertos. I was looking for something of impressive quality and timeless beauty, and I found exactly that in this piece by Luis Morales. This sculpture is nothing short of magnificent. The craftsmanship is exquisiteāformed by hand from clay and painted with meticulous care in vibrant shades of red, silver, gold, and blue. The figure has an undeniable presence; shes elegant, dignified, and deeply expressive. Every time I look at her, I m reminded of the beauty of Mexican traditions and the artistry that keeps them alive. This sculpture proudly graces my mantel and continues to spark admiration from everyone who sees it.
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