Mexican Hand Painted Terracotta Hue Wooden Skull Figurine - Death and Folklore Robes By Juana Ponce

By Juana Ponce

Crafted from sterling silver with rope and swirl motifs around the crown and along the band

A yellow bloom graces the bottom of her gown

Cozy and comfortable

Mexican Hand Painted Terracotta Hue Wooden Skull Figurine - Death and Folklore Robes By Juana PonceSkulls are a recurrent theme in Mexican handicrafts, reflecting the convivial and familiar attitudes of the Mexican people towards death. Artisans in San Martn Tilcajete in the state of Oaxaca apply their vast wood carving knowledge to various subjects, including skulls. Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of San Martn present a hand carved copal wood skull figurine in a rich terracotta hue. The green, blue, and yellow circles containing geometric patterns on