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Skeleton figures
Skeleton figures
Skeleton figures
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentLatin America

Skeleton figures

NameSculpture
Maker Elpidia Chacon Ruiz
Datec. 1970
Place madeOaxaca, Mexico, North America
MediumWood, ceramic, paint, net
Dimensions4 5/16 × 2 7/8 × 1 15/16 in. (11 × 7.25 × 5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Andrea Wilcox-Black, A.2011.3.2
Object numberA.2011.3.2
DescriptionSkeleton bride and groom on red base. A skeleton calavera bride in white dress with painted black neckline and cuffs, covered in white net. Carries a single white paper flower. Groom in painted black suit and tie; white shirt & shoes, wide brimmed black hat.
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