Day of the Dead Catrina Sculpture - Dazzling Catrina Rhodochrosite The art form gained popularity

The art form gained popularity

The unique black color and slightly metallic sheen of Oaxacan barro negro are obtained by polishing the clay's surface with a quartz stone before the piece is fired

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From artisan Silvia Julian of Mexico comes this charming mushroom figurine

The whole set holds approximately 15 gemstone carats

Day of the Dead Catrina Sculpture - Dazzling Catrina Rhodochrosite The art form gained popularityDeath personified with grace and humor, Catrina poses in a sexy green dress with flowers by her feet. As always, she wears a wide brimmed hat. Artisans from the Angel Cern Artisan Association are inspired by the celebrated cartoon developed by Jos Guadalupe Posadas to poke fun at Mexico's high society during the early 1900's. Revealing Catrina's skeletal figure, the Oaxacan clay sculpture is painted by hand. Catrina's head can be removed. Ceramic 0.