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This Day of the Dead Voodoo doll was
made combining the traditional styles of the New Orleans Voodoo doll folk craft and
the contemporary Mesoamerican decorative design. In Mexico, dolls made to
resemble skeletons are referred to as "calaveras". Here, I have created a
skeleton out of sticks, tied them together with Spanish moss, and attached a
hand-painted skull. The result is my signature calavera voodoo doll.
Details: Measures approximately 14 inches tall.
She has rudimentary skeletal features, and a brightly decorated skull laden with
contemporary Mesoamerican designs. Her pet mariposa (butterfly) sits on her arm, and
she is wearing a lace top and bright red skirt with a sequin flower. She wears a
gold beaded necklace, is self standing, and comes signed for authenticity.
Price $59.95
Catrina's Slide Show
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Catrina, Day of the Dead Voodoo Doll Calavera
© Denise Alvarado,
2007
This Día de los Muertos Voodoo doll is dedicated to our indigenous people killed by war and lost in the
process of colonization. May the flame of life smile upon the darkness of death!
Day
of the Dead
Learn about this ancient Mexican holiday.
See Denise Alvarado's Day of the Dead art
featured in this book:
Day of the Dead Crafts:
More Than 24 Projects that Celebrate Dia de los Muertos
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