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Figure3462/26

Day of the Dead figure. Figure depicts a skeleton holding a bouquet. The skeleton has white hair, made from a cotton ball, and is wearing mourning attire which consists of a long, black dress and black lace veil. The veil wraps around the skeleton's head, but leaves the face exposed. It gathers at the back of the neck, and extends behind the figure. The skeleton's bouquet is pointed to the right, and is made up of one pink, one white, and one light blue flower, as well as several green, segmented strands. The bouquet's stems are wrapped in green fibre. The skeleton's head is mounted on a spring, and it is standing on a square, dark green base.

Culture
Mexican
Material
clay, paint, synthetic fibre, paper, cotton fibre ?, metal and adhesive
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3462/24

Day of the Dead figure. Figure depicts two grinning devils playing musical instruments. Both devils are painted red, and have pointed horns. Their heads and tails are attached to their bodies by metal springs. Red glitter is adhered to the devils' bodies, covering them from neck to feet. The devil on the left has a long, rounded beard, and is playing a guitar. The devil on the right has a long, pointed beard, and is playing a wind instrument. Both devils are standing on a rectangular, yellow and white base.

Culture
Mexican
Material
clay, paint, adhesive, plastic and metal
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3462/20

Day of the Dead figure. Figure depicts a skeletal market vendor. The skeleton is standing in front of a table and holding out a piece of watermelon in its right hand. Three watermelon pieces lie on the table. The skeleton's clothes are painted on, and consist of a red dress, short white apron, and black shoes. The skeleton is wearing silver hoop earrings, and its black hair is decorated with gold glitter. The table and skeleton are both affixed to an irregular-shaped blue and white base. The table's legs are made from thin metal rods.

Culture
Mexican
Material
clay, paint, metal, adhesive and plastic
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3462/16

Day of the Dead figure. Figure depicts a skeletal dog holding a red, Tecate brand beer bottle in its mouth. The dog has pointed ears and a short, downward curved tail. Round feet are attached to the dog's irregular shaped body via thin metal rods. Four short, thin metal rods have been used as whiskers. The dog's ribs, toe and hip bones, and eye sockets are all painted in black.

Culture
Mexican
Material
clay, paint, metal and plastic
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3462/14

Day of the Dead figure. Figure depicts a skeleton driving a black, yellow, and white 3-wheeled car with two skeletons in the back seat. The car has one wheel in front, and two in the back. Two side mirrors and a rear antennae are affixed to the car via thin metal rods. The steering controls are made from two curved metal rods. A rectangular, wedge-shaped sign on top of the car reads "TAXI" in red lettering.

Culture
Mexican
Material
clay, paint, metal and adhesive
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3462/12

Day of the Dead figure. Figure depicts a skeleton lying in an open casket. The skeleton's clothes are painted on, and consist of a black jacket and pants. Black hair is painted on top of the skeleton's head. The skeleton is holding a small rectangular object in its hands, and seems to be looking at it. The casket is held open by a thin metal rod on either end, and the interior is painted white. The exterior is painted black. There is a gold cross, and additional gold patterns consisting of swirls and straight lines, painted along the lid. The bottom half of the casket is outlined with vertical gold dashes.

Culture
Mexican
Material
paint, clay and metal
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3462/8

Day of the Dead figure. Figure depicts four skeletons carrying a coffin on their shoulders. Two skeletons support the coffin at either end. The back of each skeleton is flat, and their heads are affixed to their bodies via thin metal rods. The skeletons' clothes are painted on, and consist of a white shirt, black pants, and black jacket. The jackets' lapels and sleeve edges are outlined in gold paint. The coffin is black and decorated by gold paint. It has a cross in the centre, with straight lines radiating outwards in groups of three. The edge of the coffin is outlined with gold dashes.

Culture
Mexican
Material
clay, paint and metal
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3462/7

Day of the Dead figure. Figure depicts a skeleton holding a text in both hands. The figure's clothes are painted on, and consist of a black dress, silver stole, and gold necklace. The figure is wearing a black hat with a small knob on top. The text is split into three lines, and reads: "Abogada especia, Derechos Human, del Fiscal de Distr-".

Culture
Mexican
Material
clay, paint, paper and adhesive
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3462/3

Day of the Dead figure. Figure depicts a skeleton holding an accordion. The back of the figure is flat, and its head is attached to its body via a thin metal rod. The figure's clothes are painted on, and consist of a white shirt, black pants and jacket, and red neck decoration. Pockets and lapels have been painted onto the jacket in white. X-shaped laces have been painted in white up the length of the figure's legs and arms. The figure is wearing a black sombrero, with a pointed cap and wide brim. Silver glitter is adhered to the lower edge of the sombrero in a continuous, dotted pattern. The figure's base is rectangular, and painted white with a red border.

Culture
Mexican
Material
clay, paint, adhesive, plastic and metal
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3462/10

Day of the Dead figure. Figure depicts four skeletons carrying a coffin on their shoulders. Two skeletons support the coffin at either end. The back of each skeleton is flat, and their heads are affixed to their bodies via thin metal rods. The skeletons' clothes are painted on, and consist of a white shirt, black pants, and black jacket. The jackets' lapels and sleeve edges are outlined in gold paint. The coffin is black and decorated by gold paint. It has a cross in the centre, with straight lines radiating outward in groups of three. The edge of the coffin is outlined with a solid gold line.

Culture
Mexican
Material
clay, paint and metal
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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