Drum Player

This delicately crafted, one-of-a-kind clay mariachi figurine was made with metal wires for the arms and neck, then intricately decorated in bright acrylic colors. Hand made by artist Jose Mendez in his southern Mexico home, it is an excellent example of traditional Mexican folk art. Mendez' artwork is inspired by Mexico's annual Day of the Dead celebrations, which take place October 31 - November 2 in homes and villages throughout Mexico.