These dolls are part of the day of the dead in mexico, interesting event!!: A calaca (in Mexican Spanish – skeleton) is a figure of skull or whole skeleton wearing human clothes. The calaca very often carries some marigold flowers and foliage. Calacas are usually joyous characters. They play musical instruments or dance. Mexicans believe that every soul should be remembered as a happy one. The death should be a moment filled with joy. Calacas used during the holiday include carved skull masks worn by dandies, small figures made of carved wood or clay, and sweets in the shape of skulls or skeletons.
Posted on: Sun, 26 Jan 2014 00:59:57 +0000
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