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Parading grandly with her picture hat, purse and parasol, Catrina steals the show. Armando Ramirez creates the iconic figurine from recycled auto parts and scrap metal.

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.

In the Day of the Dead tradition, Mexican artisan Angel Ceron handcrafts a ceramic statuette of a skeleton couple ready to celebrate. The man wears a wide, red sombrero and carries a sarape blanket over his shoulder. The woman has a long braid of hair and a party dress. A small dog at their feet joins in the fun. The sculpture is painted in a matte, earthy color palette that complements the medium of ceramic.

Crafted from sterling silver, a striking skull with eyes of onyx is decorated with smaller skulls at the forehead and sides. Shivani Choudhary designs this macabre men's pendant bracelet from India, which circles the wrist with handcrafted sterling links that form a striking Figaro chain.

A vibrant work of art that captures the spirit of Mexico’s cherished handicraft traditions, this breathtaking rhino alebrije figurine is meticulously fashioned from ceramic and hand-painted with intricate motifs in a kaleidoscope of bright hues. Brought to life by the talented Nohemi Calixto, this impressive decorative accent radiates an invigorating charm, bringing a touch of magic to any space.

Doña Dolores will grace your home like nobody else - dead or alive! Luis Morales handcrafts this elegant Catrina sculpture from ceramic and clads her in a gorgeous flame orange apron with floral designs over an olive green skirt. She wears a traditional black rebozo shawl decorated with colorful floral designs over her head.

Luis Morales comes from a generations-long tradition of artisans. His favorite items to craft are Catrina figures because of their unique iconography.

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.