colorful masks

Crafted of clay and painted by hand, this enchanting eclipse provides a glimpse into Mexico's Day of the Dead rituals. Eufrosia Pantaleon centers the sun with a calavera, or skull. The Mexican concept of the calavera mocks the spectre of death with a colorful celebration of life.

Part of NOVICA's Dia de los Muertos collection.

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.

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.

Day of the Dead is celebrated with colors and happiness, just like Nohemi Calixto's newest creation. Made with ceramic and following traditional Mexican techniques, this hand-painted mask in a skull shape merges the region's vivacious nature with sun-themed details and a palette of blue, red, purple and green hues.

"Proud of my Mexican roots, I designed this series of 10 coloring postcards featuring the masks of fantastical animals and other creatures. They are inspired by the many clay, paper and wood masks found throughout Mexican artistry," explains Alejandra Aceves. She includes 10 original and different coloring masks inspired by Mexico's millenary cultures including those of Olmec, Maya, Zapotec, and Huichol origin, as well as others from traditional feasts, such as Day of the Dead skulls.

The set of 10 postcards arrives in an acrylic box with information about Aceves' project. Inspired by the illness she lives with, she realized that the symptoms diminished when she concentrated on drawing. Her wish is for others to enjoy being able to relax while coloring her postcards.