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An elegant Catrina skeleton stands atop any table or shelf, making a vibrant and fantastic addition to any home. The artisans at Mexico's Amonite Kutsari work together to craft this sculpture of ceramic. The Catrina's beautiful skirt is painted by hand in shades of boysenberry and strawberry, accented with beautiful leaf motifs and multicolored flowers. Above the skirt, the Catrina wears a ruffled violet top.

Ana Maria Gonzalez in Mexico creates this fun jewelry chest, employing the decoupage technique. A skeletal bride and groom are depicted on the top and front of the pinewood box, in homage to José Guadalupe Posada's La Calavera Catrina. The small chest features two drawers for storing small treasures.

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.

The cover of this small journal is a print from the original artwork of artist Alejandra Aceves in Mexico. In this marvelous artwork, she depicts "La Catrina", clutching a heart in her skeletal arms under a moonlit sky. 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. The appealing artwork graces a spiral-bound notebook of unlined paper. Use it to record the daily joys and special moments in your life.

This handcrafted signet ring is designed by Bali's Komang Suastra. Using sterling silver, the artisan forms this piece with excellent detail, adding the profile of a skull wearing a feathered hat on the crown. Classy, yet playful, this ring is sure to be noticed wherever it goes.