Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead
Kitty Williams (Author), Stevie Mack (Author)
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Mexico

The Day of the Dead Celebration is the most important holiday of the year in Mexico and parts of the American Southwest, a joyful time when families remember their dead. Day of the Dead provides a colorful look at the iconic folk art and family traditions that play a vital role in the event, which happens across the country from October 31 through November 2.

Kitty Williams and Stevie Mack have led Day of the Dead art and cultural tours in Mexico for many years. Through their company CRIZMAC Art & Cultural Education Materials, Inc., they produce award-winning curriculum resources for schools and institutions, including video programs such as Flickering Lights: Days of the Dead. They live in Tucson, Arizona.

The art and tradition behind this unique and joyous Mexican celebration

• Rank: #660883 in Books
• Published on: 2011-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.02" h x .71" w x 7.99" l, 1.41 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 128 pages

Description #1 by eCrater - jewellstreasures:

Created in imitation of the calavera skulls sculpted of sugar during the Mexican celebration of the Day of the Dead, this wall plaque depicts the image of a black skull that has been decorated with the colorful patterns of flowers, crosses, and similar bright designs. This imagery is intended as celebration of the dead, and offered in reverence of one's ancestors. Hang the black Day of the Dead skull wall plaque within your sacred space to offer your respect to the ancestors in turn. Optionally, the skull's eyes light up with red lights to add to the atmosphere of your sacred space and altar. The skull measures 9 1/2" tall and 7" wide, and has been sculpted of cold cast resin.

Description #2 by eBay:

Up for consideration is a brand new DAY OF THE DEAD POLICEMAN SKELETON FIGURINE carrying a nightstick or perhaps a gun. This little lawman is dressed in blue and ready to take care of the Day of the Dead neighborhood. Just like the rest of our Day of the Dead Figurines, each of these Muertos is hand sculpted and painted by traditional artisans in Mexico. He measures about 2-1/2 to 3 inches high. Position and accessories vary. Please no special requests. Note these figurines are extremely popula

Description #3 by Etsy - mujeresgonzalezart:

This is one of kind original hand made Day of the Dead Sugar figurine wedding couple I found this couple at a thrift store and I had to buy it and give them life. measuring about 3 inches high and about 5 inches wide. I used acrylic paint and sealed it with varnish...