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Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) - a list by ASewell

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Dia de los Muertos (or Day of the Dead) is a holiday celebrated on November 2nd in Mexico, and by Latinos (and others) in the U.S. and Canada. This holiday celebrates life by honoring death. People gather to pray for and remember the lives of family members and friends that have passed on. As with any holiday, there is a ton of stuff that is created all year round to commemorate it. Here is a list of creations that I came across.

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Day of the Dead Folk Art Gallery: Alfonso Castillo Skull Butterflies

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This vibrant work by Master Potter Alfonso Castillo celebrates the holiday with this skull covered in whimsical Monarch butterflies.

It measures 6" tall, 5" long and 5" wide. (via ddfolkart.com)

Updated Aug 30, 2009

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Day of the Dead Crafts: More than 24 Projects that Celebrate Dia de los Muertos (9780470258293): Kerry Arquette, Andrea Zocchi,

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This book offers you the opportunity to create your own Day of the Dead art. Each page features step-by-step instructions on making calaveras (skeletons in the act of enjoying the most fun things in life), masks and skulls, artistic ofrenda or altars, and jewelry. (via amazon.com)

Updated Aug 30, 2009

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Skulls to the Living, Bread to the Dead: The Day of the Dead in Mexico and Beyond: Stanley Brandes

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This book draws on historical and ethnographic data, to reveal the origins and changing face of the Day of the Dead holiday. It trumps and challenges stereotypes of the holiday and its celebrants. This well illustrated volume is for anyone interested in Mexican folklore, art and culture. (via amazon.com)

Updated Aug 30, 2009

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Day of the Dead Cross by kittymcfar

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This ready to hang Day of the Dead cross is a perfect example of the celebration of life through death. This double cross is covered in skull beads and colorful migajon (clay) fruit and vegetables, black cabochons and migajon (clay) calla lillies. (via etsy.com)

Updated Aug 31, 2009

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MAMACITA DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HAIR FLOWER by arizona originals

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A black, fabric flower with a Day of the Dead "mamacita" in the center. You can welcome the dead by adorning yourself. (via etsy.com)

Updated Aug 31, 2009

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Skull Altar

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This dramatic hand-painted, ceramic skull altar comes from the Blue Lips site. It is festooned with brightly depicted flowers, birds, food and flames. The dimensions of these altars are 4"L x 6"W x 6"H. Since each one is handmade they will differ slightly. (via bluelips.com)

Updated Sep 1, 2009

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Day of the Dead Scorpion

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Here is cool little Day of the Dead scorpion. There wasn't a lot of information about it on the Blue Lips site, but I am recommending it. It appeals to me because of its fierce looks and its spirit of the holiday. (via bluelips.com)

Updated Sep 1, 2009

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Papel Picado

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Papel Picado or paper cut paper figures are hand cut out and made of colored tissue paper. They are hung up at Day of the Dead celebrations. The ones offered on the Far Flung Arts site come from Puebla, Mexico. The dimensions of each is 30"H x 19"W. (via farflungarts.com)

Updated Sep 1, 2009

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Black SUGAR SKULL MASK - Gothica Rosa w/ Tattoo Rose and Swallows by illustratedink on Etsy

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This is an impressive looking paper mache sugar skull mask. Obviously very carefully painted. It would be perfect for Halloween and/or Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations. (via etsy.com)

Updated Sep 9, 2009

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Mask-Handmade for Masquerade/Costume/Halloween/Dia de los Muertos by Effigy, -Viuda Negra- by effigymasks on Etsy

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This elaborate mask , "Viuda Negra" or Black Widow is based on the Catrina, a female archetype of the weeping lady seen in Dia de los Muertos celebrations.

One of the things that struck me about the mask is the overall level of detail. The painting on the mask itself, to the raised headpiece adorned with burnt/painted silk roses, red/black spiders, and the black rose lace that cascades down to the waist of the wearer. (via etsy.com)

Updated Sep 9, 2009