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.

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Skull With Butterflies, Mexican Pottery Art, yellow

Mexican pottery skull from Izucar de Matamoros, handmade by Taller Tomás Hernández Baéz

Hollow skull measures 6 1/2 inches long by 5 inches tall.

SKU: POTTERY:PO-1_001

$225.00

Skeleton Catrina Face, on Leaf Serving Dish, Hand-painted Mayólica, 11-inch

Mexican mayórica pottery serving dish with hand-painted face of La Catraina.

Leaf plate measures 11 inches long by 7 inches wide. Coated with a lead-free, glossy glaze.

SKU: POTTERY:PO-1_005

$49.00

Catrina Face, Hand-Painted Mayólica Urn, 8 inches

Covered jar with hand-painted Catrina face is made by Mayolica Santa Rosa in Guanajuato

Covered urn measures 8 inches tall. Piece is turned on a potters wheel and decorated by hand.

SKU: POTTERY:PO-1_007

$65.00

Catrina Face, Hand-Painted Mayólica Urn, 8 inches, #2

Covered jar with hand-painted Catrina face is made by Mayólica Santa Rosa in Guanajuato

Covered urn measures 8 inches tall. Unique piece is turned on a potters wheel and decorated by hand.

SKU: POTTERY:PO-1_010

$65.00

Skeleton Frida Kahlo Candelabra, Mexican pottery, 10.5 inches

Frida Kahlo candelabra, polychrome pottery figurine by Geovanni Mercado Morgan

Skeleton Frida candelabra holds 3 candles (not included) and measures 10.5 inches or 27 cm tall

SKU: POTTERY:PO-1_013

$115.00

Skeleton Frida Kahlo, Pendant and Earrings, red

Mexican pottery pendant and earrings, Frida Kahlo design. Handcrafted by Gregorio Mercado Morgan

Handcrafted skeleton face of Frida Kahlo. Pendant measures 2 inches tall. The necklace is made of leather, the fishhook ear wires are laminated with gold.

SKU: POTTERY:PO-1_015

$24.00

Skeleton Sitting on Beer Barrel, polychrome pottery sculpture

Borracho man on beer barrel handcrafted by Taller Tomás Hernández Baéz

Skeleton on beer barrel measures 6 inches tall

SKU: POTTERY:PO-1_019

$59.00

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 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 Charro Candlestick, pottery sculpture

Skeleton Charro candlestick, Mexican pottery figurine by Taller Tomás Hernández Baéz.

Handcrafted pottery figurine measures 6 inches tall; holds three candles, not included.

SKU: POTTERY:PO-1_030

$75.00

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