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Figure3462/2

Day of the Dead figure. Figure depicts a skeleton holding a vertical wind instrument. 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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Figure3462/31

Day of the Dead figure. Figure depicts two skeletons in wedding attire. The skeleton on the right has its arm around the shoulder of the other. Both skeletons have white hair, made from a cotton ball, and their heads are attached to their bodies via springs. The skeleton on the left is wearing a white dress. The upper portion of the dress is painted on, and the skirt is made from two layers of fibre. The under layer of the skirt is solid white, and the second layer is made of white netting with silver sequins affixed to it. Gold details are painted onto the dress's chest and sleeves. In the skeleton's right hand is a large white flower. The skeleton on the right is wearing a white shirt, as well as a black jacket, tie, pants, and shoes. The lapels, shirt and pant edges, and shoes are all detailed with gold paint.

Culture
Mexican
Material
clay, paint, paper, synthetic fibre, plastic and metal
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3462/29

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 red, and one pink 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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Figure3462/28

Day of the Dead figure. Figure depicts a skeleton holding a book. 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 head is mounted on a spring, and it is standing on a square, dark green base.

Culture
Mexican
Material
clay, paint, synthetic fibre, paper and adhesive
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3462/27

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 held upright, and is made up of one red, one white, one orange, 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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Figure3462/25

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 left, and is made up of one pink and one red 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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Figure3462/1

Day of the Dead figure. Figure depicts a skeleton holding a guitar. 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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Figure3462/23

Day of the Dead figure. Figure depicts two grinning devils dancing together. Two of their hands are clasped together, and the other rests on their partner's back. Both devils have red faces and pointed horns, and their clothes are painted on. The female devil is wearing a long, red dress covered in glitter and white gloves. The male devil is wearing a white shirt and gloves, as well as a black jacket, pants, and tie. The male devil has a full moustache and a long, rounded beard. The devils' heads are attached to their bodies via thin metal springs.

Culture
Mexican
Material
clay, paint, adhesive, plastic and metal
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3462/22

Day of the Dead figure. Figure depicts two grinning devils dancing together. Two of their hands are clasped together, and the other rests on their partner's back. Both devils have red faces and pointed horns, and their clothes are painted on. The female devil is wearing a long, red dress covered in glitter and white gloves. The male devil is wearing a white shirt and gloves, as well as a black jacket, pants, and tie. The male devil has a thin moustache and a short, rounded beard. The devils' heads are attached to their bodies via thin metal springs.

Culture
Mexican
Material
clay, paint, adhesive, plastic and metal
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shawl3448/20

Long rectangular white shawl woven from cotton(?) with open-weave fringe on both ends. The front is embroidered in white silk with large flowers, stems, and circular buds. Some light blue and black thread has been woven into a piece of the fringe.

Culture
Otomi
Material
cotton fibre ? or silk fibre ?
Made in
Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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