RecordFree-standing miniature skeleton bride and groom, from Mexican Day of the Dead festival
Free-standing miniature skeleton bride and groom, from Mexican Day of the Dead festivalThis couple is one of a range of items made for the Mexican Day of the Dead festival (31 October - 2 November). Families use these to decorate altars (ofrendas) dedicated to dead relations. Skeleton imagery is used to remind people that we will all die. This miniature bride and groom is made of painted fired clay, with the heads fixed on using wire. The bride wears a flowing white wedding dress and a lacy veil, and holds a little pink bag; the groom is in a black suit with top hat. The Mexican Day of the Dead festival combines the Christian feasts of All Souls' Day (31 October) and All Saints' Day (Todos Santos, Hallowmas, 1 November) with pre-Christian beliefs, in celebrating the return of the dead with feasts and offerings. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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