Death and Folklore Mexican Hand Painted Terracotta Hue Wooden Skull Figurine _artisan--novica-artisan-12166 Primrose Oil

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this plump little dog with wrinkled skin replicates those found in shaft tombs throughout western Mexico

Two elegant teardrops of rainbow moonstone dance below the ears in this pair of dangle earrings from India

Zosimo Laura finds artistry in a game of contrasts for the design of this cushion cover

Death and Folklore Mexican Hand Painted Terracotta Hue Wooden Skull Figurine _artisan--novica-artisan-12166 Primrose OilSkulls are a recurrent theme in Mexican handicrafts, reflecting the convivial and familiar attitudes of the Mexican people towards death. Artisans in San Martn Tilcajete in the state of Oaxaca apply their vast wood carving knowledge to various subjects, including skulls. Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of San Martn present a hand carved copal wood skull figurine in a rich terracotta hue. The green, blue, and yellow circles containing geometric patterns on