Name: Sterling silver brooch pendant, Skeletal Matador Dance
SKU: 275679

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Aqua Blue Catrina Mexican Catrina 925 Silver Pendant Aqua Macrame Bracelet

Length: 6"

Rosa Rojo

(16)

Always elegant, La Catrina flirts with a wink and a toothy grin. 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. She wears the large feathered headdress known as a penacho, a symbol of noble birth, power, military might by the Aztecs. Rosa Padilla etches the image by hand on a rectangle of sterling silver to center a macramé bracelet of blue and aqua cords.

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Turquoise Catrinas Taxco Silver and Turquoise Sugar Skull Bracelet from Mexico

Size: 6.75" L (end to end) x 0.4" W

Ezequiel Tapia

(44)

Add an ornate touch to your bracelet stack with this lavish Taxco silver cuff bracelet. Ezequiel Tapia handcrafts it from 925 sterling silver and embellishes it with two sculpted sugar skulls on each end. He finishes his design with a pair of bright reconstituted turquoise gems flanked by two small amethyst stones.

Ezequiel learned silversmithing from his father - a master Taxco jeweler. After studying mechanical engineering and running his own industrial maintenance company, Ezequiel decided to return to his hometown to continue working on his father's craft. His designs feature references to global cultures as well as traditional Mexican iconography.

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Catrina and the Flowers Catrina Silver Choker Day of the Dead Jewelry Collection

Length: 14.25"

Maria Belen Nilson

(116)

Ever elegant, Catrina poses among flowers and bones in a brilliant necklace designed by Maria Belén Nilson. The necklace is crafted of sterling silver and detailed with oxidized accents that recalls the beauty of antique Mexican jewelry.

Catrina is the original creation of José Guadalupe Posadas, renowned author, journalist and political cartoonist (1852-1913). He is credited for popularizing the Day of the Dead celebrations, especially through the creation of skeletal cartoons that capture the Mexican attitude towards death. The most renowned of these is La Catrina (meaning "dapper"), and she is always elegantly dressed, featuring a wide-brimmed hat with colorful flowers.

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Ancestors Beckon Sterling Silver Day of the Dead Catrina Dangle Earrings

Length: 2" x 1.2" W

Maria Belen Nilson

(116)

Maria Belen Nilson designs the perfect pair of sterling silver earrings to celebrate Día de los Muertos, the "Day of the Dead" tradition that is popular in her native Mexico. A catrina, an elegantly dressed skeleton decorated with flowers that represents death as a great, respected lady, gives a wave. The heart on the skull signifies love for remembered ancestors.

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Life Goes On Smoky Quartz Skull Pendant Necklace from Mexico

Length: 19.75"

Rosa Rojo

(16)

Representing the continuation of life, a stunning skull is crafted from sterling silver and given a combination of finishes. Mexican artisan Rosa Rojo designs this pendant necklace, featuring beads of natural smoky quartz that dangle.

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Skeletal Matador Dance Taxco Silver Skeleton Earrings

Length: 2" x 0.8" W

Roy Nilson

(126)

The artistry evoked by Day of the Dead remains all year long, inspiring Roy Nilson to design these endearing skeletons. He is dressed in traditional bullfighter attire, she in a flirty flamenco skirt. They dance and charm in a pair of silver earrings.

.925 Sterling silver

Part of NOVICA's Dia de los Muertos collection.

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Deadly In Love Romantic Day of the Dead Folk Art Skull Button Earrings

Angel Ortiz

(63)

Are you in love with the colors of the underworld? Let the world know about your passion for the Day of the Dead with these sterling silver button earrings. Artisan Angel Ortiz of Mexico takes inspiration from classic jewelry pieces to create this pair of skull earrings, whose oxidized details enhance the design's romantic look.

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Transmutation Taxco Skull Turquoise and Pearl Dangle Earrings from Mexico

Length: 1.7" x 0.6" W x 0.2" D

Oscar Figueroa Escorcia

(675)

Inspired by themes of the afterlife and Day of the Dead imagery, Mexican artisan Oscar Figueroa Escorcia creates a pair of dangle earrings in the tradition of Taxco silversmithing. Two striking skulls, detailed with intricate patterns, are crafted of sterling silver. Below each skull dangles a stone of natural turquoise alongside a glowing cultured pearl

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Skull Pearls Silver and Cultured Pearl Skull Dangle Earrings from Mexico

Length: 1.2" x 0" W

Rosa Rojo

(16)

Rosa Rojo handcrafts this unique pair of dangle earrings from 925 sterling silver and white cultured pearls. She uses different patinas to create two highly-detailed skulls' faces.

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Catrina Kahlo Catrina Frida Themed Sterling Silver Button Earrings

Length: 0.8" x 0.4" W

Oscar Figueroa Escorcia

(675)

These sterling silver earrings combine two Mexican icons. The face is La Catrina, the skeletal figure made famous by Jose Guadalupe Posada. The flowered headdress and oversized turquoise earrings pay homage to Frida Kahlo, who brought respect to such indigenous women's accessories. This delightful design is crafted by Oscar Figueroa Escorcia in the famous silver town of Taxco.

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Skeletal Hat Dance Mexican Day of the Dead Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Size: 6" L (end to end) x 1.6" W

Roy Nilson

(126)

The artistry evoked by Day of the Dead thrives all year long, inspiring Roy Nilson to design a bracelet featuring endearing skeletons. Dressed in traditional Mexican costumes, they dance and charm in a wide sterling silver cuff bracelet with oxidized details.

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Complex Skull Taxco Sterling Silver Skull Pendant Necklace from Mexico

Length: 27.5"

Oscar Figueroa Escorcia

(675)

Inspired by Day of the Dead imagery, Mexican artisan Oscar Figueroa Escorcia designs a beautiful pendant necklace. Detailed with intricate floral motifs, a skull is crafted of sterling silver after the tradition of Taxco silversmithing. A combination of finishes completes the design.

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Love Waterfall, Sterling Silver Heart Chandelier Earrings

Length: 2.4" x 1.6" W x 0.2" D

Gianluca Anzani

(252)

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Skeletal Matador Dance, Day of the Dead Signed Matador Skeletons Necklace

Length: 16.75"

Roy Nilson

(126)

$357.99 Wholesale

$357.99
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Skulls of Tradition, Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet with Skulls from Mexico

Size: 6.25" L (end to end) x 0.1" W

Oscar Figueroa Escorcia

(675)

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Skeletal Matador Dance, Day of the Dead Matador Skeletons Bracelet

Size: 6" L (end to end) x 1.7" W

Roy Nilson

(126)

$384.99 Wholesale

$384.99
Skeletal Matador Dance, Signed Brooch Pendant from Mexican Day of the Dead

Length: 1.3" x 1.4" W x 0.3" D

Roy Nilson

(126)

$79.99 Wholesale

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Happy Skulls, Sterling Silver Skull Button Earrings Crafted in Mexico

Length: 1" x 0.8" W x 0.1" D

Rosa Rojo

(16)

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Skeletal Hat Dance, Fair Trade Taxco Silver Day of the Dead Earrings

Length: 2" x 0.8" W

Roy Nilson

(126)

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$89.99
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Stylish Death, Mexican Sterling Silver Skull Hand Braided Leather Bracelet

Length: 7.75"

Diego Ortiz

(2)

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Catrina Dazzle, Polished Catrina-Themed Sterling Silver Pendant Bracelet

Martha Vargas

(4)

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Catrina Bride, Taxco Silver Day of the Dead Catrina Bride Dangle Earrings

Roy Nilson

(126)

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$104.99
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Skeletal Hat Dance, Mexican Day of the Dead Sterling Silver Link Bracelet

Length: 7.25"

Roy Nilson

(126)

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Skeletal Hat Dance, Mexican Day of the Dead Sterling Silver Link Necklace

Length: 18.25"

Roy Nilson

(126)

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Skeletal Hat Dance, Day of the Dead Sterling Silver Brooch Pendant

Length: 1.4" x 1.6" W x 0" D

Roy Nilson

(126)

$79.99 Wholesale

$79.99
Transition, Agate and Amethyst Skull Dangle Earrings from Mexico

Length: 1.4" x 0.6" W x 0.1" D

Rosa Rojo

(16)

$59.99 Wholesale

$59.99
Transition, Agate and Amethyst Skull Pendant Necklace from Mexico

Length: 19"

Rosa Rojo

(16)

$64.99 Wholesale

$64.99

Featured Reviews

Sterling silver pendant necklace, 'Complex Skull'

geminiinthesky

Apr 14, 2020

Beautiful necklace

This necklace is so pretty! The skull is larger than I imagined, and it made me like it even more. Because of the long chain you could layer it with other necklaces or wear it alone. I'm in love with the intricate designs on the skull!

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Sterling silver Y-necklace, 'Skeletal Matador Dance'

Kathryn

Jun 23, 2017

Love this necklace

This necklace is so much fun. I already had the earrings, which I found on a trip to Boston years ago. I didn't realize Maria Belen was creating a whole line. So glad I found this on Novica. Really great quality. A perfect gift for someone who adores Mexican silver or Day of the Dead art.