Day of the Dead folk art

Open air markets are full of handmade folk art in a myriad of skeleton designs which people buy to adorn their ofrendas and tombs. Many figurines and scenes depict activities of the living... and thankfully, so far, Day of the Dead is left to the realm of the folk artist and not commandeered by manufactured, plastic trinkets...

We are constantly buying and working with artists from the U.S., Mexico and Peru on high quality, uniquely designed folk art for families and collectors as well. All handcrafted Day of the Dead folk art will vary in color and minor ways. Be sure to check out our

• decorated sugar skulls
• skeleton miniature figurines
• museum quality skeleton miniatures
• one-of a kind Dia de los Muertos collectables
• papier mâché
• skeleton ceramic tiles
• altar fixings & candle holders

Movable jaw talking skull Just pull the string. Classic Mexican clay toy from the Colonial Period. Lots of fun! Watch the movie (above right) and see. Just joking about how many we sell! 3" x 3" x 3"      A1028 $9 each
	Serenade wallet mirrors by Mexican artist Javier Ramos. Reverse-painted glass. Set of 2. Each is 2" wide x 2.8" high A1008 $15 pair

	NEW Felted skeleton on a stick! These are hand sewn and felted in Peru. Embroidered by hand. Very cute little skeletons for all kinds of reasons. Pop them into a floral arrangement, add ribbons for a party favor, add to a gift or craft. 41/2” tall.  Total length is 13” A2037 $7.50 each
	Dangle clay skeleton Hangable, long skeleton - 8" tall. Tied at all the joints. Not quite a wind chime but he's trying! Very finely painted. Classic Day of the Dead type folk art. A1221 $28 each

Blue cowboy refrigerator magnet Skeleton with guitar. 2 1/2 " tall x 2" wide A1211 $6 each	Skull refrigerator magnet Clay, 1 1/2'" x 1" A1310 $4 each	Red cowboy refrigerator magnet Skeleton sitting with guitar. 2 1/2 " tall x 2" wide A1212 $6 each
	Whimsical wood carved skull refrigerator magnet Lightweight wood, carved & painted brightly. Nice gift. 3" x 2" A1125 $14 each