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Figure3462/5

Day of the Dead figure. Figure depicts a skeleton holding a violin and bow. The figure's clothes are painted on, and consist of a white shirt, black skirt 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 arms, and both sides of the skirt. 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 head is attached to its body via a thin metal rod.

Culture
Mexican
Material
clay, paint, adhesive, plastic and metal
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3462/4

Day of the Dead figure. Figure depicts a skeleton holding a guitar with a hollow centre. The figure's clothes are painted on, and consist of a white shirt, black skirt 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 arms, and both sides of the skirt. 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 head is attached to its body via a thin metal rod.

Culture
Mexican
Material
clay, paint, adhesive, plastic and metal
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3462/26

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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Figure3462/14

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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Figure3462/7

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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Figure3462/2

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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Figure3462/29

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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