Name: Ceramic sculpture, La Catrina Gabriella
SKU: 397458

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Artisan Catrin Artisan Ceramic Statuette from Mexico

Jorge Escamilla

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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.

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Colorful Catrina Mexican Catrina Statuette Made with Recycled Papier Mache

Orozco Family

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Day of the Dead celebrations are very popular in Mexico and Catrinas are a big part of it with their colorful, yet skeletal female figures. Catrinas' origins date back to satirical vignettes from 1910 and now the Orozco Family artisans use them as inspiration for this statuette painted and crafted by hand with recycled cardboard in papier mache style, so you can have a little of this picturesque Mexican tradition at home.

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Traditional Catrina Recycled Papier Mache Handmade Mexican Catrina Statuette

Orozco Family

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Catrinas are skeletal, but very colorful female figures popular in the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico, whose origin dates back to the satirical vignettes mocking the country's upper class made by Jose Guadalupe Posada in 1910. Artisans from the Orozco Family handcraft this Catrina statuette with recycled cardboard in papier mache style and paint it by hand so you can have a little of this picturesque Mexican tradition at home.

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Blue Death Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Skull Figurine from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Mexico's Day of the Dead festivities are unlike any other country's, but skulls are part of the national shared imagery and are a favorite subject for artisans all year. After this hand carved copal wood skull from Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of the Mexican state of Oaxaca is covered in navy blue paint with tiny sky blue dots, it is further decorated on the tops and sides with circles containing geometric figures and curving lines. Yellow, black, green, purple, and pink tones are utilized to hand paint the fanciful designs. Around the blackened eye sockets are outlines in yellow and red; the nasal cavity is delineated in purple. Two straight rows of white teeth give the skull a sober expression.

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Night Fantasy Wood Owl Sculpture with Hand Painted Star Design from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

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A swirling star design atop its head distinguishes this hand-painted alebrije owl from Oaxacan artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez. "We're an artisan family and we strive to improve our skills day by day....So we take on the challenge of creating innovative designs," states Jesus. The whimsical figurine is carved by hand from copal wood.

The alebrije tradition started with Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he fell into a coma due to serious illness. While he was unconscious, he dreamed he was caught between the land of the living and the dead; the place looked like a forest and was populated with creatures with body parts belonging to different animals. The beings repeatedly uttered the word alebrije. Upon recovering, Linares recreated these figures in bright colors using papier mache techniques and called them alebrijes. His work became famous and was one of the main influences of artisans in the state of Oaxaca who began crafting alebrijes of their own using traditional wood carving methods.

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Acrobatic Dragon Colorful Hand Carved and Painted Dragon Alebrije Figurine

Zeny and Reyna

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Husband and wife duo Zeny and Reyna from Oaxaca grew up with the tradition of carving alebrijes (fantastical figurines of real and imagined animals); both of their parents were master carvers in that region's traditional folk art. Here they create a wildly colorful dragon in a contorted, acrobatic pose. The dragon is carved by hand from copal wood and painted in a rainbow of psychedelic colors.

Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.It is said that Oaxaca's alebrije tradition descends directly from Mexico City artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he became seriously ill and fell into a sort of coma. While he was unconscious, he had a most fantastic dream. He was caught between the land of the living and the dead; the place looked like a forest and was populated with creatures with body parts belonging to different animals. The beings repeatedly uttered the word alebrije, and when Linares woke up, he recreated these figures in vivid colors using papier mache techniques and called them alebrijes . His work became famous and eventually influenced artisans in the state of Oaxaca who decided to craft alebrijes using traditional wood carving methods and according to that region's world vision.

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Frida Catrina in Spring Painted Warm-Toned Floral Frida Catrina Ceramic Sculpture

Jorge Escamilla

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The wise image of Frida Kahlo transforms into an elegant Catrina in this ceramic sculpture by Jorge Escamilla of Mexico. The artisan draws inspiration from the Day of the Dead celebrations and the region's iconic figures to create this unique artwork, whose hand-painted finish in warm colors and floral details evokes a spring essence.

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Frida Catrina in Summer Painted Butterfly-Themed Frida Catrina Ceramic Sculpture

Jorge Escamilla

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The wise image of Frida Kahlo transforms into a graceful Catrina in this ceramic sculpture by Jorge Escamilla of Mexico. The artisan draws inspiration from the Day of the Dead celebrations and the region's iconic figures to create this sublime artwork, whose hand-painted finish in refreshing colors and butterfly details evokes a summer essence.

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Death and Birth Wood Nativity Scene Figures in Skeletal Form (7 Pieces)

Juan and Carolina

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This highly unusual nativity scene set features the typical personages — Mary, Joseph, Jesus, Wise Men and angel, but all depicted as skeletal figures a la Day of the Dead. They are created by Juan and Carolina of Chichicastenango, Guatemala from pinewood and hand-painted.

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

Jose Canil Ramos

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Carved by hand from pinewood, this unique nativity scene is comprised of nine pieces. Jose Canil Ramos depicts the Holy Family with an angel, the Three Kings, a donkey and a cow. The figures appear as calaveras, literally "skulls," a popular theme in Guatemala for the Day of the Dead, November 2.

The angel's wings and Joseph's staff are removed for shipping, and cotton felt fabric protects the base of each figurine.

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La Catrina Graciela Artisan Crafted Catrina Figurine from Mexico

Luis Morales

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Artisan Luis Morales of Mexico crafts a stunning ceramic Catrina to grace your mantel or shelf. Formed by hand from clay, her ensemble is carefully painted in turquoise and purple with golden accents. The elegant figure is based on a satirical etching created by Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada around 1910-1913. With his etching, Posada poked fun at those Mexican natives who tried to emulate the fashion and habits of the European aristocracy. Today, la Catrina has become the instantly recognizable icon of Día de los Muertos (Mexico's Day of the Dead).

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La Catrina Consuelo Handmade Day of the Dead Catrina Figurine from Mexico

Luis Morales

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Artisan Luis Morales of Mexico crafts a charming ceramic Catrina to grace your mantel or shelf. Formed by hand from clay, her ensemble is carefully painted in blue with assorted flowers and white ruffles. Her hair is braided and she holds a basket filled with fruits and vegetables. The elegant figure is based on a satirical etching created by Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada around 1910-1913. With his etching, Posada poked fun at those Mexican natives who tried to emulate the fashion and habits of the European aristocracy. Today, la Catrina has become the instantly recognizable icon of Día de los Muertos (Mexico's Day of the Dead).

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La Catrina Esperanza, Hand Crafted and Painted Ceramic Catrina Sculpture

Luis Morales

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La Catrina Gabriella, Mexican Catrina Sculpture Handmade from Ceramic

Luis Morales

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La Catrina Estrella, Artisan Crafted Ceramic Catrina Statuette

Luis Morales

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La Catrina Maria, Hand Painted Ceramic Catrina Statuette

Luis Morales

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La Catrina Candelaria, Handcrafted Ceramic Catrina Statuette

Luis Morales

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La Catrina Dolores, Ceramic Catrina with Floral Mantle from Mexico

Luis Morales

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Ceramic sculpture, 'La Catrina Esperanza'

Victoria

Feb 17, 2023

Very fashionable for a Catrina ??

If you like Catrina’s, you’ll love this one. I’m a collector of different types of Catrina’s. I wasn’t sure if I would like it as much as the others, the style is quite different BUT I love it. She’s nicely made and came in great shape. I like this Artist so I bought 2 others!

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Patricia

Jan 13, 2019

Well received holiday gift!

I gave this amazingly well done and beautiful little owl to a very close friend who collects both owls and examples of excellent artwork from various cultures as he is an anthropologist. He was thrilled to receive this owl which is both! It has an honored place in his collection. Thank you so much!

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Ceramic sculpture, 'La Catrina Gabriella'

Jose

Nov 15, 2021

A beautiful Catrina.

This is a very nice Catrina. What impressed me the most is that given my past experience with this type of ceramics, I was hesitant to order it just because I was afraid it may not make it on the shipping. Well, I had to use my old dissection skills to unwrap it. The packaging was superbly done. Now to the piece, it is as beautiful as it shows in the picture. It is elegant and genuinely "coqueta."

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