The Mystic Voodoo
Where Art, Psychology, and Mythology Collide
The Mystic Voodoo Where Art, Psychology, and Mythology Collide
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This page introduces the ancient Mexican holiday el Día de los Muertos, and Day of the Dead altar dolls such as Catrin and Catrina, Frida and Diego, el Corazon del Muerte, bride and grrom calaveras, and an Aztec warrior. These Día de los Muertos Altar dolls are 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 Altar Dolls by Denise Alvarado
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CATRIN AND CATRINA
This Day of the Dead Voodoo doll couple is made in honor of Catrin and Catrina, made popular by renowned author, journalist and political cartoonist Guadalupe Posada, (1852-1913). The names Catrin and Catrina mean "dapper," and they reflect the fashions of the times. Here, Catrin and Catrina are depicted as bride and groom calaveras, a popular image in Day of the Dead art.
These bride and groom calaveras measure approximately 9 to 10 inches not counting the 1 inch stand. They are not attached to the stand or each other, giving you greater flexibility for display. Their faces are handsculpted out of polymer clay with painted details. Catrina is dressed in vintage laces with a skull on a white flower at her center, and she has small gold and purple flowers on her veil. She is also holding a monarch butterfly for her groom. Catrin is wearing a grey tuxedo made out of faux suede, a ruffle shirt, and a red bow tie. He is wearing a hat made out of polymer clay and he is holding a bouquet of flowers for his bride. Both come signed for authenticity by the artist.
Note: The dolls you receive may not be the exact same dolls that are pictured. Pictured is a prototype of what you will receive.
$150.00
Day of the Dead Altar Dolls
Details: Measure approximately 9x 4.5 inches. They are dressed wearing tuxedos or capes and are self standing. They have a gold tooth which is one of my trademarks, and come signed for authenticity. Note: The doll you receive may not be the exact same doll in the picture. Pictured is a prototype of what you will receive. $59.95
DAY OF THE DEAD ALTAR DOLL
This Day of the Dead Voodoo doll was made combining the traditional styles of the New Orleans Voodoo doll craft and the contemporary Mesoamerican decorative design. Details: Measures approximately 14 inches tall. He is painted with rudimentary skeletal features and el corazon del muerte in the Day of the Dead folk art style. He has a gold tooth which is an artist trademark, and comes signed for authenticity. Note: The doll you receive may not be the exact same doll in the picture. Pictured is a prototype of what you will receive. $59.95
DAY OF THE DEAD COUPLE
This Day of the Dead Voodoo doll couple is made in honor of Catrin and Catrina, made popular by renowned author, journalist and political cartoonist Guadalupe Posada, (1852-1913). He is credited for popularizing the Day of the Dead celebrations, especially through the creation of skeletal cartoons that capture the Mexican attitude towards death. The names Catrin and Catrina mean "dapper," and they reflect the fashions of the times. I have recreated the smart-looking couple as Voodoo dolls that exude comedic elegance. Measure approximately 10 - 12 inches. Note: The dolls you receive may not be the exact same dolls as in the picture. Pictured is a prototype of what you will receive. $100.00
DAY OF THE DEAD COUPLE
Diego Rivera was a communist and world-famous Mexican painter, and husband of Frida Kahlo. Frida Kahlo was also a Mexican painter who has achieved great international popularity. Diego Rivera was a notorious ladies' man who had fathered at least two illegitimate children by two different women. In fact, he was still married when he met art student Frida Kahlo, whom he eventually married. Their mutual infidelities and his violent temper led to divorce in 1939, but they later re-married. This Day of the Dead couple is my tribute to Frida and Diego, two great Mexican artists. They are created in my unique conjure art tradition, combining the tradition of the Aztec calavera with New Orleans Voodoo art. Frida measures approximately 8 inches including the feathers on her head. Her face is hand-sculpted out of polymer clay with painted details. She is wearing vintage lace and ribbons, and adorned with flowers, feathers, and rhinestones. She is self-standing and comes signed for authenticity. Diego Rivera measures approximately 7 inches including his feathers. His face is hand-sculpted out of polymer clay with painted details, and he has a Day of the Dead bandana on his head. He is wearing a hand-beaded daisy chain necklace from which a cross hangs, and he has a mexican style blanket draped over his arm. He is self-standing and comes signed for authenticity. Note: The dolls you receive may not be the exact same dolls that are in the picture. Pictured is a prototype of what you will receive. $80.00
DAY OF THE DEAD ALTAR DOLL
Here are some examples of the beautiful Catrina, inspired by the skeletal cartoon character made famous by renowned author, journalist and political cartoonist Guadalupe Posada, (1852-1913).
Note: The doll you receive may not be the exact same doll that is in the picture. Pictured is a prototype of what you will receive. $59.95
DAY OF THE DEAD ALTAR DOLL
Here is the dapper Catrin, inspired by the skeletal cartoon character made famous by renowned author, journalist and political cartoonist Guadalupe Posada, (1852-1913).
He measures approximately 9 to 10 inches. His head is handsculpted out of polymer clay with painted details and a gold tooth, an artist trademark. He is wearing a purple velvet robe. He is self-standing and comes signed by the artist for authenticity.
Note: The doll you receive may not be the exact same doll that is in the picture. Pictured is a prototype of what you will receive. $59.95
DAY OF THE DEAD ALTAR DOLL
Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter, who has achieved great international popularity. She painted using vibrant colors in a style that was influenced by indigenous cultures of Mexico as well as European influences that include Realism, Symbolism, and Surrealism. Many of her works are self-portraits that symbolically express her own pain. Kahlo was married to and influenced by the Mexican muralist Diego Rivera and shared his Communist views. Although she has long been recognized as an important painter, public awareness of her work has become more widespread since the 1970's. This Day of the Dead altar doll is my tribute to Frida Kahlo, the great "woman of women". She is created in my unique conjure art tradition, combining the tradition of the Aztec calavera with New Orleans Voodoo art. She measures approximately 8 inches including the feathers on her head. Her face is hand-sculpted out of polymer clay with painted details. She is wearing vintage lace and ribbons, and adorned with flowers, feathers, and rhinestones. She is self-standing and comes signed for authenticity. Note: The doll you receive may not be the exact same doll that is in the picture. Pictured is a prototype of what you will receive. $49.95
DAY OF THE DEAD ALTAR DOLL
Diego Rivera was a communist and world-famous Mexican painter, and husband of Frida Kahlo. Diego Rivera was a notorious ladies' man who had fathered at least two illegitimate children by two different women. In fact, he was still married when he met art student Frida Kahlo, whom he eventually married.Their mutual infidelities and his violent temper led to divorce in 1939, but they later re-married. Diego Rivera measures approximately 7 inches including his feathers and is created in my unique conjure art tradition, combining the tradition of the Aztec calavera with New Orleans Voodoo art. His face is hand-sculpted out of polymer clay with painted details, and he has a Day of the Dead bandana on his head. He is wearing a hand-beaded daisy chain necklace from which a cross hangs, and he has a Mexican style blanket draped over his arm. He is self-standing and comes signed for authenticity. Note: The doll you receive may not be the exact same doll that is in the picture. Pictured is a prototype of what you will receive. $49.95
DAY OF THE DEAD ALTAR DOLL
The Aztecs believed that there were three places where the spirits of the dead rested. The warriors who died in battle went to the paradise of the Sun God. Those who died drowning went to the paradise of the Rain God, Tlaloc, and those who died by natural causes went to Mictlán. The Aztecs of past honored those who have passed on with great feasts, sacrifice, ritual, dance, and sacred art that depicted their beliefs and customs.
This Day of the Dead Voodoo doll is fashioned after an ancient Aztec Warrior. He has a single long black ponytail and a butterfly as his breastplate. The butterfly holds a special place in the lives of indigenous peoples of the
This Aztec Warrior Day of the Dead Voodoo doll measures approximately 10 inches tall, not including the feathers on his head. His clothes are fashioned with real Mexican cloth. In addition to his butterfly breastplate, he is holding a gold shield for protection. He has red rhinestones around the crown of his head, and the feathers on his head are parrot and guinea fowl. This Voodoo doll was created in the traditional Voodoo style with sticks and Spanish moss, and he is self-standing.
Note: The doll you receive may not be the exact same doll in the picture. Pictured is a prototype of what you will receive.
$59.95
Día de los Muertos is a holiday rooted in the ancient past of Many of the symbols found on the altars of today are the result of the melding of Spanish and indigenous art and religion. The indigenous cross of the four cardinal points became the Christian cross, and the Tree of Life became the Garden of Eden. The Spanish brought elements of the Feast of Fools associated with carnival (farewell to flesh) where everything is open to ridicule, mockery, and lightheartedness. Everything is equal in death; no one escapes its inevitability. This is where the humor and whimsy associated with today’s los Días de los Muertos in all likelihood stems from. During the latter part of the colonial period, the people began making brightly colored sugar –candy skulls and exchanging them between family and friends as tokens of affection. These became common items alongside the image of Guadalupe, flowers, water, bread, and copal. Skeleton dolls made of clay and paper maché were made depicting people in everyday activities. These dolls soon became a part of tradition. I come by this tradition honestly through the lineage of my father, King Xicotencotl of Tlaxcala and Pedro de Alvarado, the Spanish conquistador.
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