Death and Folklore Mexican Hand Painted Terracotta Hue Wooden Skull Figurine Tiraphan Hasub Lalana works with her family

Lalana works with her family members

Intricately handcrafted with dot and rope motifs

the necklace is hand crafted from 18k gold-plated 925 sterling silver and fastens with a spring ring clasp

this gorgeous elephant pendant features real wildflowers in a wildlife whimsical shape

Death and Folklore Mexican Hand Painted Terracotta Hue Wooden Skull Figurine Tiraphan Hasub Lalana works with her familySkulls 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