Name: Wood nativity scene, Calaveras (9 pieces)
SKU: 247921

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Tradesman Catrin Hand Crafted Ceramic Catrin Figurine

Jorge Escamilla

(2)

In an homage to José Guadalupe Posada's "La Calavera Catrina", Mexico's Jorge Escamilla creates this unique sculpture. Wearing overalls and a hard hat and carrying a wrench and a lunchbox, the skeletal tradesman is crafted of clay and steel wire. 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 to lampoon 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.

$47.99 Wholesale

~~$59.99~~ $47.99
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Carpenter Catrin Hand Painted Ceramic Catrin Sculpture

Jorge Escamilla

(2)

In an homage to José Guadalupe Posada's "La Calavera Catrina", Mexico's Jorge Escamilla creates this fun sculpture. Wearing overalls and carrying a saw and a wooden board, the skeletal carpenter is crafted of clay and steel wire. 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 to lampoon 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.

$47.99 Wholesale

~~$59.99~~ $47.99
Colorful Quetzalcoatl Bright Hand Painted Quetzalcoatl Alebrije Sculpture

Marina Lozano

(12)

This delightful papier mache alebrije sculpture is crafted by Marina Lozano in Mexico. The artisan creates her version of a quetzalcoatl, which was a feathered serpent deity in ancient Mesoamerica. The creature is painted by hand in bright colors and varied patterns.

The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures--a donkey with wings, a rooster with bull's horns, and a lion with the head of a dog. The beasts all shouted "alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache.

$74 Wholesale

$74
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Artisan Catrin Artisan Ceramic Statuette from Mexico

Jorge Escamilla

(2)

Life imitates art, as is evident in this terrific sculpture from Mexico's Jorge Escamilla. The ceramic and wire catrin figure is clad in a work apron as he crafts his own catrina from clay. Escamilla pays tribute to José Guadalupe Posada with his delightful statuette.
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 to lampoon 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.

$47.99 Wholesale

~~$59.99~~ $47.99
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.

$64 Wholesale

$64
Ancestral Image Hand Carved Wood Skull Figurine in Yellow from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Mexico's pre-Hispanic cultures honored their dead through celebrations and commemorations; after the arrival of the Spaniards, these cultural traditions became fused with the Catholic church's rituals and holidays, notably All Souls' Day in November which is now commonly known as the Day of the Dead. Influenced by these ancestral customs, artisans have been creating handicrafts using skull imagery for centuries. Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of the Mexican state of Oaxaca present this eye-catching skull-shaped home decor piece carved by hand from copal wood. Against a yellow base color, black lines are drawn to simulate a scaly texture, then the skull is further hand decorated with patches of geometric patterns on the top and sides in red, green, and pink. The dark eye sockets and nasal cavities are outlined in blue and green. Two rows of pearly white teeth complete the colorful cranium.

$99 Wholesale

$99
Death and Folklore Mexican Hand Painted Terracotta Hue Wooden Skull Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Skulls are a recurrent theme in Mexican handicrafts, reflecting the convivial and familiar attitudes of the Mexican people towards death. Artisans in San Martín Tilcajete in the state of Oaxaca apply their vast wood carving knowledge to various subjects, including skulls. Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of San Martín present a hand-carved copal wood skull figurine in a rich terracotta hue. The green, blue, and yellow circles containing geometric patterns on the skull's top and sides are meticulously painted by hand. Green borders surround the black eye sockets and nasal cavities while a red line separates the top row of immaculately white teeth from the bottom row.

$54 Wholesale

$54
Halloween Duck Hand-Painted Bamboo Root & Teakwood Halloween Duck Figurine

Ira S.

(12)

Who said Halloween has to be eerie? Bring some cuteness and charm to your space during the spookiest season of the year with this figurine of an adorable duck all decked up with a pumpkin and skull-themed suit and ready to go trick-or-treating. Expertly painted and carved by hand from bamboo roots and teakwood, this endearing decorative accent designed by Java’s Ira S. is sure to make your Halloweens unforgettable.

$59.99 Wholesale

$59.99
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Skull with Flowers Day of the Dead Floral and Leaf Skull Ceramic Sculpture

Jorge Escamilla

(2)

Bring the spirit of the Day of the Dead celebrations to your space with this ceramic skull sculpture showcasing a headdress adorned with butterfly, floral and leaf details. Expertly crafted and painted by hand by Jorge Escamilla, this one-of-a-kind figurine is a lasting tribute to the folk art and artistry of Mexico.

$59 Wholesale

$59
Dancing Floral Skeleton Day of the Dead Skeleton Wood Wall Sculpture from Guatemala

Jose Canil Ramos

(170)

A bony skeleton is covered with cheerful flowers. Carved and painted by hand, this wall sculpture by Jose Canil Ramos celebrates the Day of the Dead in Guatemala. "The sculpture's bright colors are a reminder that death is nothing more than the beginning of something new," he says."

$79.99 Wholesale

$79.99
Cheeky Halloween Trio Halloween-Themed Distressed Wood Sculpture of Three Ghosts

Komang Sulaksana

(194)

Add a fun twist to your Halloween festivities with this delightful sculpture featuring three cheerful ghosts ready to imbue your surroundings with irresistible cuteness. Designed by Bali's Komang Sulaksana, the adorable figurine is hand-carved from albesia wood and features a hand-painted, distressed finish that adds a charmingly spooky vibe to your celebrations.

$54.99 Wholesale

$54.99
Holy Skeletal Night Rustic Style Pinewood Hand Crafted Nativity Scene (Set of 9)

Jose Canil Ramos

(170)

Jose Canil Ramos combines Guatemala's Day of the Dead customs with Christian traditions for the design of this extraordinary nativity scene. "I thought it would be fun to make it with innocent skeletons," explains Canil. He carves each pinewood figurine by hand, allowing each piece to bake to achieve an aged, rustic appearance. This nativity scene includes the Holy Family, the Three Kings, and angel, and mule and an ox, for a total of nine pieces.

Joseph's hand and staff, as well as the angel's wings are removed for shipping.

$104.99 Wholesale

$104.99
Catrina with Pineapple, Day of the Dead Catrina Papier Mache Statuette

Marina Lozano

(12)

$64 Wholesale

$64
Catrina with Macaw, Handmade Papier Mache Catrina Sculpture with Macaw

Marina Lozano

(12)

$64 Wholesale

$64
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La Catrina Regina, Handmade Ceramic Day of the Dead Statuette

Luis Morales

(8)

$187 Wholesale

$187
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Talavera Jack-O-Lantern, Talavera-Style Ceramic Jack-O-Lantern Figurine from Mexico

Juana Ponce

(349)

$21.99 Wholesale

$21.99
Catrina with Apron, Apron-Clad Papier Mache Catrina Statuette

Marina Lozano

(12)

$67 Wholesale

$67
Catrina with Lilies, Mexican Skeletal Catrina Papier Mache Statuette

Marina Lozano

(12)

$64 Wholesale

$64
New Arrival

Skull with Cats, Cat Floral-Themed Day of the Dead Skull Ceramic Sculpture

Jorge Escamilla

(2)

$79 Wholesale

$79
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Veterinarian Catrin, Veterinarian Ceramic Skeleton Sculpture

Jorge Escamilla

(2)

$55.99 Wholesale

~~$69.99~~ $55.99
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Barber Catrin, Artisan Crafted Skeletal Barber Sculpture

Jorge Escamilla

(2)

$55.99 Wholesale

~~$69.99~~ $55.99
Colorful Butterfly, Unique Butterfly Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Marina Lozano

(12)

$74 Wholesale

$74
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Painter Catrin, Mexican Folk Art Painter Skeleton Statuette

Jorge Escamilla

(2)

$55.99 Wholesale

~~$69.99~~ $55.99
Colorful Bird, Bird-Like Papier Mache Alebrije Sculpture

Marina Lozano

(12)

$74 Wholesale

$74
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Professor Catrin, Skeletal Ceramic Professor Statuette from Mexico

Jorge Escamilla

(2)

$55.99 Wholesale

~~$69.99~~ $55.99
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Security Guard Catrin, Ceramic Skeleton Security Guard Statuette

Jorge Escamilla

(2)

$55.99 Wholesale

~~$69.99~~ $55.99
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La Catrina Maria, Hand Painted Ceramic Catrina Statuette

Luis Morales

(8)

$169 Wholesale

$169
Architect Catrin, Architect Skeleton Statuette Hand Crafted in Ceramic

Jorge Escamilla

(2)

$69 Wholesale

$69
Calaveras, Artisan Crafted 9-Piece Day of the Dead Theme Nativity Scene

Jose Canil Ramos

(170)

$137.99 Wholesale

$137.99
Blue Death, Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Skull Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$54 Wholesale

$54
Aztec Sacrifice, Aztec Skull Priest Ceramic Sculpture

Angel Ceron Artisan Association

(261)

$84 Wholesale

$84
La Catrina Candelaria, Handcrafted Ceramic Catrina Statuette

Luis Morales

(8)

$187 Wholesale

$187
La Catrina Consuelo, Handmade Day of the Dead Catrina Figurine from Mexico

Luis Morales

(8)

$149 Wholesale

$149
Coming back

Calavera Wedding, Wedding-Themed Wood and Ceramic Retablo from Peru

Julio Gallardo

(20)

$129 Wholesale

$129
Cheerful Skull, Floral Ceramic Day of the Dead Skull Sculpture from Mexico

Eufrosia Pantaleon

(156)

$99 Wholesale

$99
Patriotic Catrina, Mexican Red-White-Green Papier Mache Skeleton Sculpture

Marina Lozano

(12)

$64 Wholesale

$64

Featured Reviews

Wood figurine, 'Death and Folklore'

Mary

Feb 1, 2021

Detailed, finely made

I do appreciate these artists who create the Oaxacan detail techniques of painting and carving. This is a great example of how that is done. I will look forward to collecting more from these artisans!

A Creature !!

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Ceramic figurine, 'Talavera Jack-O-Lantern'

Teresa

Oct 28, 2024

Adorable!

Just adorable! We recently downsized into a small senior apartment so this is perfect for our Halloween decor. It is colorful and well crafted. I like knowing something about the artisan too. A wonderful piece.

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Wood nativity scene, 'Calaveras' (9 pieces)

Cecile

Nov 1, 2020

Magnifique!

Bravo pour cette merveille! Votre crèche va rejoindre notre collection de crèches du monde ;chaque année elle sera exposée au coté d'autres crèches dans notre village au moment de Noel. très beau travail, merci.

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