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For some generations the Linares family in Mexico City created papier m�ch� toys for use in seasonal festivals such as Carnival, Holy Week, the Day of the Dead, and Christmas. In the mid-1950s Pedro Linares was introduced to the graphic work of the famous Mexican satirist, Jos� Guadalupe Posada (1852-1913), who portrayed all aspects of Mexican society through a humorous guise of skeletons, or calaveras. Linares identified with Posada's ideas and began translating his images into three dimensional forms. With the help of his sons he started creating large calavera portraits of known political and social personalities to be blown up during Holy week or featured as sculptured decoration during the Day of the Dead festivities. The Linares family also started producing life-size multi-figured calavera groups portraying scenes from everyday life of Mexico in the late 20th century. One of their favorite subjects has been mariachi musicians, as seen in this example. Here Pedro's second son, Felipe, has raised the craft of papier m�ch� to the level of an ultimate art form with incredible detail in the shaping of the material as well as the decorative painting and added accessories. November 2nd is the official date for Day of the Dead, although it is celebrated between October 31st and November 2nd. These dates correspond with the Catholic celebrations of All Saints Day and All Souls Day. This correspondence results from the Catholic Church's efforts to "find similarities between the indigenous and Christian beliefs." This celebration has a complex history that has been transformed through the years. Today the celebration takes place at about the same time ancient corn festivals were celebrated, when food from a plentiful harvest was shared with the deceased. Today different customs vary within different states in Mexico and even from village to village. The best way to describe this holiday is to say it is a time when family members and friends who have died are remembered. In Mexico, this festival is considered to be the most important holiday of the year. Read more Quantity Share item Facebook Email Print Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Add to wishlist Add to Cart Description Artist Bio Additional info Description Description Bull with Ax, Mexican Skeleton, Day of The Dead Doll, Folk Art Decorations, Hand Painted… This life-size skeletal figure of a Mexican musician is an example of contemporary folk sculpture that grew out of traditional toy making practices. For some generations the Linares family in Mexico City created papier m�ch� toys for use in seasonal festivals such as Carnival, Holy Week, the Day of the Dead, and Christmas. In the mid-1950s Pedro Linares was introduced to the graphic work of the famous Mexican satirist, Jos� Guadalupe Posada (1852-1913), who portrayed all aspects of Mexican society through a humorous guise of skeletons, or calaveras. Linares identified with Posada's ideas and began translating his images into three dimensional forms. With the help of his sons he started creating large calavera portraits of known political and social personalities to be blown up during Holy week or featured as sculptured decoration during the Day of the Dead festivities. The Linares family also started producing life-size multi-figured calavera groups portraying scenes from everyday life of Mexico in the late 20th century. One of their favorite subjects has been mariachi musicians, as seen in this example. Here Pedro's second son, Felipe, has raised the craft of papier m�ch� to the level of an ultimate art form with incredible detail in the shaping of the material as well as the decorative painting and added accessories. November 2nd is the official date for Day of the Dead, although it is celebrated between October 31st and November 2nd. These dates correspond with the Catholic celebrations of All Saints Day and All Souls Day. This correspondence results from the Catholic Church's efforts to "find similarities between the indigenous and Christian beliefs." This celebration has a complex history that has been transformed through the years. Today the celebration takes place at about the same time ancient corn festivals were celebrated, when food from a plentiful harvest was shared with the deceased. Today different customs vary within different states in Mexico and even from village to village. The best way to describe this holiday is to say it is a time when family members and friends who have died are remembered. In Mexico, this festival is considered to be the most important holiday of the year. Artist Artist Bio Additional info Additional info SKU: DOD44 Width: 15.00 Height: 15.00 Depth: 5.00 Cart Close Your cart is empty. Subscribe to our newsletter your@email.com Help Blog * Haitian Metal Art -Care for your Metal Art- How to Hang your art - Yes you can Bend It's Cactus Accessibility Statement Video - Haiti Metal Art, The Process * It's Cactus, Casey, Fair Trade, and You * Shipping and Returns Gift Certificates Address 11 Hitchcock Rd. Salinas, CA. 93908 United States of America (Office Only) (831) 214-3041 © It's Cactus Brixton theme by Pixel Union, Powered by BigCommerce 1 item selected Items to Compare Compare up to 4 items Clear Selection Cancel Compare