Museum quality skeleton figurines
Small skeleton figurines are
handmade by artisans and sold at outdoor markets. (Unless they're really good
artists and export all their folk art to the United States!) Families look forward
to shopping for these skeletons (calaveras) to decorate their home altars and
cemetery tombs. New pieces are bought each year.
They are always depicting a
happy skeleton doing something they enjoyed when they were alive.
Most of the
folk art we sell is made by artisans in Oaxaca, Puebla, and the state of Mexico.
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NEW Skeleton nativity scene in a red tuna can, 3 ½" diameter x 1 ½" deep"
A1300 $36 each |
NEW Mini skeleton nativity sets!  |
I have been asked for skeleton nativity sets for about 20 years now. FINALLY last year, we got the sweet little skeleton nativity in a red tuna can. Yes, it's a real tuna can. The artist family and all their neighbors, collect their tuna cans to make my order!
This year, we got an artist to make these miniature skeleton scenes that feature Mary, Joseph, the cast of angels, animals and the kings. Make sure little kids and dogs don't get hold of these!
Mexico
Itty Bitty Skeleton Nativity Set, 1/2" carved wood figures
CL331 $35/set
Skeleton Nativity Set Mini,
1" high carved wood figures
CL330 $45 / set (out)
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Catrina figure
magenta, 6 ½" tall x 3" wide x 2" deep
A1303 $36 |
Catrine figure
7" tall x 2" wide x 2" deep
A1405 $28 |
Catrina figure
black, 6 1/2" tall x 3" wide x 2" deep
A1404 $36 |
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Mariachi Players
Beautifully crafted and bendable!
6" tall x 3" w x 2" deep
Violin player A1307
Guitar player A1305
Guitarrón player A1306
$28 each |
Pallbearers
Extra Large Pallbearer scene will make a good centerpiece for your day of the dead collection with four handsome suited pallbearers carrying a very happy skeleton in a nicely decorated coffin. Traditional Mexican wreath at the front says "descanse en paz" - rest in peace. It's unusual to have such an elaborate day of the dead scene in this large size.
Base: 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" tall
F2002 $32
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Nopal/smoking
skeleton
A classic, stereotypical, Mexican icon, 3½" tall
M6001 $26 * |
Serenade
boat couple
M6000 $24 |
Punk
rocker
A1124 $26 (out - left the building with Elvis) |
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Violin Skeleton in a box
5" tall x 2 " wide x 2 3/4" deep
A1287 $42 |
Sombrero girl in a box
6" tall x 4" wide x 2 ½" deep
A1268 $42 |
Watermelon girl in a box
6" tall x 4" wide x 2 ½" deep
A1285 $42 |
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Piano player skeleton
3" square base, 4 ½" tall player
A1295 $34 each |
Sugar skull seller
3 ½" high x 2 ½" wide x 2½" deep
A1299 $30 each |
Pole dancing skeleton
5 ½" tall x 3" wide x 2 ½" deep
A1294 $22 each |
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Fat
Mariachis - 8-piece mini musico band, 2" high, Painted clay. ( random suit colors)
N2080 $48 for the SET! |
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 These three market women and one skeleton hussy who probably doesn't do her own market shopping since she's all dressed up in her china poblana dress, are beautifully detailed and well made skeleton figurines for your collection.
These clay figures are very limited in production from a family workshop in Puebla. If you talk to yourself while you're working on your computer, they make nice companions and at night, walk around the piles of paper and burrito wrappers (and tequila shot glasses) that you have on your desk. They never complain although their tacones (Mexican high heels) are rarin' to dance. Please note, they all have their mouths open... "*comadriando", no doubt.
Great gift or addition to any collection. All approximately 4 ½" tall. |
Skull
vendor on horse
Kathi's favorite! (like she can ride a horse!)
M6029 $26 |
China
Poblana
It's hard to wear a heavy sequined dress with a big cactus on it!
F2076 $26 |
Basket
of skulls*
This busty skeleton has a basket of sugar skulls
M6032 $26 |
Watermelon
woman
Nothing tastes better on a hot, steamy afternoon on the Mexican beach, than a big piece of sandia.
M6030 $26 |
*Are you still wondering what "comadriando"
means? Well, comadres are women friends; many times they are godmother's to each other's children, but Mexicans are loose in who they call a "comadre". When comadres get together, they gossip, talk, tell secrets and pass on the village news... noise level goes up and they drive their husband's nuts.
Comadriando is a PRESENT PARTICIPLE! and English should have a similar word in our language.
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| Moto Mama - Smoking with wild
hair, 3 ½" high A1122 $26 |
Happy
Widow
F2001 $22 |
Motorcycle
guy - finally back in!
3 ½" high A1109 $26 |
Museum Quality Collector's
Mini Skeletons ~ $26 each
For the Day-of-the-Dead Collector who has everything and just wants more...
Super fine, 3.5 inch mini skeletons from Puebla are extremely well detailed.
Very limited quantities. If you can't see the difference from the $16 gray
based mini's, don't buy these. Note the Frida has teensy-weensy dangling bird
earrings and the traditional Mexican traje dancers have little skull maracas!
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| Frida
with parrot earrings F2036 $26 (out) |
Elvis
F2075 $26 |
Glamour bride with bouquet F2034 $26 |
Frida
with monkey & very big earrings F2048 $26 |
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Poker players sittin' & drinkin'
Fine quality F2010 $28 (3 pieces) |
Rustic
clay bone dog
Assorted hats and frolicking
action poses! Peru A2004 $18 ea |
Cupcake chef
papier mache & wire, Mexico, 7” high
A1273 $34 (out) |
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Romantic heart Mariachi
Papier mache & wire,
7" high, Mexico
A1274 $34(out) |
Wild skeleton cowboy on horse
Intricately detailed. For the collector who wants a very special piece. This Peruvian horse & rider, has bridal, saddle, boots,
gun, bandana, long tailed riding coat, floppy hat... and a flask! From the workshop of the
famous artist, Claudio Jimenez. 4 ½" long x 5" tall.
A2005 $45 each (out) |
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