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Holiday Skulls Reclaimed Wood Skull Ornaments (Pair)

Victor Hugo Lopez

(57)

Crafted of cypress wood, this pair of holiday ornaments makes a unique addition to your holiday tree. Victor Hugo Lopez makes the two skull ornaments from reclaimed cypress wood, painting each by hand. The ornaments are styled after traditional Guatemalan masks.

$19 Wholesale

$19
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.

$54 Wholesale

$54
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

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Flirty Floral Skull Handcrafted Day of the Dead Floral Skeleton Mask

Juan and Carolina

(78)

By Juan and Carolina, a charming mask celebrates Day of the Dead in Central America. The artisans carve the face from pinewood and paint it by hand with floral motifs. Playful and flirty, this petite and pretty skull scares no one.

$109 Wholesale

$109
Life Eternal Floral Skull Wood Wall Mask from Guatemala

Juan and Carolina

(78)

Perfect for celebrating Halloween or Day of the Dead, this wall mask is created by Guatemalan duo Juan and Carolina. They carve a grinning skull from pinewood. Its purple body is painted by hand with vibrant and colorful floral motifs. This mask adorns any wall on agave fiber cord.

$94 Wholesale

$94
Life and Happiness Hand-Painted Blue Floral Wood Skull Mask from Guatemala

Juan and Carolina

(78)

In a celebration of life, this wall mask from Guatemala depicts a grinning skull. Juan and Carolina create this mask, which is carved from pine wood. The skull's blue body is carefully painted by hand with intricate and colorful floral motifs. This mask adorns the wall on agave fiber cord.

$94 Wholesale

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Mexican Tradition Pair of Hand-Painted Wood Day of the Dead Skull Ornaments

Alejandra Gallardo

(8)

Celebrate the artistry within this duo of wooden ornaments, each featuring intricately hand-painted skulls in the enchanting style of Mexico's famous Day of the Dead traditions. Alejandra Gallardo infuses these captivating accessories with vivacity thanks to the eye-catching color palette. The hypnotic ornaments arrive with bright ribbons for effortless placement on your Christmas tree, making them a charming addition to your holiday decor.

$29 Wholesale

$29
Mexican Custom 2 Colorful Hand-Painted Wood Day of the Dead Skull Ornaments

Alejandra Gallardo

(8)

This holiday season, let Alejandra Gallardo transport you to a unique celebration of life–Mexican-style. Skillfully hand-painted, this exquisite pair of wooden ornaments evokes the reverent spirit of the Day of the Dead celebrations through her artful use of color and form. Unique touches like the bright ribbons for hanging add whimsy and charm to these keepsakes, which will lend warm character to your Christmas tree.

$29 Wholesale

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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

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

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

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.

$59 Wholesale

$59
Calaveras Artisan Crafted 9-Piece Day of the Dead Theme Nativity Scene

Jose Canil Ramos

(170)

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.

$137 Wholesale

$137
Mexican Custom Wood Day of the Dead Skull Keychain & Bag Charm with Tassels

Alejandra Gallardo

(8)

Mexico’s Alejandra Gallardo stuns with this fascinating wooden keychain and bag charm, fanciful in its homage to the traditional Dead of the Dead celebrations. Her expert brushstrokes instill vibrancy and personality into the wood, completing the stylish accessory with bright cotton tassels that will add color to your keys and cherished bags.

$19 Wholesale

$19
Mexican Tradition, Hand-Painted Day of the Dead Skull Wood Keychain & Bag Charm

Alejandra Gallardo

(8)

$19 Wholesale

$19
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Deadly Couple, Day of the Dead Themed Jewelry Chest

Ana Maria Gonzalez

(273)

$64 Wholesale

$64

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