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Ceramics from yesteryear
The Virgen de Guadalupe, milagros, sacred hearts and images are all artistic motifs used in Mexican folk art in every state in Mexico.
The Christmas decorations of Mexico vary by region but are always colorful and festive whether made of tin, paper, wood, textiles or clay.
"Milagro"means "miracle" in Spanish. Milagros are religious charms that are prevalent throughout Mexico and are used to request or thank God for a miracle.
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Lots of unique, colorful paper products and decorations are made by Mexican artisans with skill and creativity.
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Judas figures are found in places other than Mexico, such as in Spain, Greece and South America, especially in those countries with a strong Catholic influence on popular culture. These are smaller versions of the huge papier-mâché "Judas figures" or traitor figures that are blown up with explosives in many parts of Mexico during Holy Week. The figures often take the shape of devils with huge horns, tails and wings but sometimes they are effigies of disliked people that are exploded over the street (or in homes, if you can believe it) on the Saturday before Easter. So these are not a Day of the Dead folk art, but rather objects that are created at Easter time...read more about Judas Figures!
This group of Judas figures was made in Celaya, Guanajuato.
This very traditional folk art is becoming more difficult to obtain in Mexico and even more difficult to get back to the U.S. Even though they do not weigh much, shipping is expensive because they take up a lot of volume and are difficult to ship.
Two sizes are available: 1 large, 1 small
state of origin: Guanajuatodimensions: Large approx. 16.5" tall, Small approx 13.5" tall
