Skull with Butterflies & Lizards

This delicately crafted, one-of-a-kind clay skull was made with metal wires for the caterpillar and butterfly antenna, 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.