Day of the Dead Mexican Pottery Skeleton Folk Art

Day of the Dead Pottery

Handcrafted Pottery

Earthenware pottery is the most common type of Mexican folk art. First made here around 4500 years ago, today it is a melding of the newer, Spanish techniques of glazing and firing with the ancient Indian shapes, colors and patterns. We feature the Barro Policromado from Izucar de Matamoros, especially the renowned designs of the Castillo family. The family makes our multi-colored Menorah candelabras, too. Recently, we have expanded our selection to also include the terra cotta nativity figurines from Naples, Italy. They are another handcrafted pottery tradition that goes back several centuries.

Mexican pottery Day of the Dead art includes handcrafted, terra-cotta skeleton figurines and skulls made by the Tomas Hernandez family in Izucar de Matamoros, Puebla. You will also find covered jars and serving trays, bearing the hand-painted face of La Catrina. These are handcrafted by Mayólica Santa Rosa in Guanajuato City. Their jars and vases are turned by hand and then individually-painted in techniques that date back to early Spain and the island of Mallorca.

Products

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Skeleton Couple on Swing, Day of Dead Mexican Pottery Art

Skeleton couple on swing, pottery sculpture handcrafted at Taller Tomas Hernandez

Swing sculpture measures 6 inches tall.

SKU: PO-1_034

$79.00

Skeleton Family in Purgatory, polychrome pottery

Skeleton family in Purgatory figurine, handcrafted at Taller Tomás Hernández Baéz

Purgatory scene measures 5 1/2 inches long.

SKU: POTTERY:PO-1_020

$79.00

Skeleton Man Dancer In Leopard Costume, Mexican Pottery

Skeleton wearing leopard costume, Mexican pottery figurine by Taller Tomás Hernández Baéz

Figurine measures 6.5 inches tall.

SKU: PO-1_011

$79.00

Skeleton Family In Boat, Mexican pottery, 6-inch

Skeleton family in boat, day of dead pottery art by Taller Tomas Hernandez Baez

Boat measures 6 inches long.

SKU: POTTERY:PO-1_029

$85.00

Skeleton Wife At Tomb, Mexican Pottery Day Of Dead Art

Wife and dog kneeling at tomb. Mexican pottery handcrafted at Taller Tomás Hdz. Baez

Hand-painted tomb measures 5 1/2 inches tall by 3 1/2 inches long. Each one is unique and may be slightly different from images. Signed by the artist.

SKU: POTTTERY:PO-1_021

$85.00