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

Collections

Latin America

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.