![]() The image is thought to be taken from a 1910 sketch by Mexican artist Jose Guadalupe Posada and was originally intended to be a satire of the elitist upper classes of the early 20 th century the message being that we are all equal in death. The image of a calavera most commonly associated with Dia de los Muertos now is that of La Calavera Catrina, a skeletal portrait of a high society lady. One of the more recognized pieces of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations are the calavera de azúcar (sugar skulls) that decorate ceremonial ofrenda (altars) and tombstones during the festivities. The shared Catholic faith of much of Latin America and Hispanic cultures brings with it a religious influence which is often displayed in the face painting. This tradition has merged into the practice of face painting to replicate the calaveras, commonly incorporating both traditional Aztec influences and European symbolism. The face masks are traditionally moulded from sugar and decorated with glitter, feathers and much more. Here’s the history of the Dia de los Muertos face paint… When was face painting incorporated into Dia de los Muertos celebrations?Īt Dia de los Muertos celebrations in much of Latin America, la calavera de azucar, or a ‘ sugar skull’, is a common sight. The celebration takes place on 1 and 2 November every year, and the bone-white skeletal face painting has become one of the most iconic emblems of the tradition. Join us for a look into how Coco pays tribute to the traditions of the holiday.
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