Metallic Catrina Cutout
Name/Title
Metallic Catrina CutoutEntry/Object ID
E-138Description
A metallic violet cutout of La Catrina circa October 1987.Use
La Catrina is one of the most recognizable figures of The Day of the Dead. The cutout was most likely used as decoration during the holiday. It might've adorned an altar that had offerings for the deceased spirits being honored.Context
La Catrina is a popular symbol in Day of the Dead culture. She gained prominence when she was depicted by Mexican artist, Jose Guadalupe Posada. He drew La Catrina in a satirical manner as a way to say that despite materialistic, racial, or economic differences, everyone will end up the same; a skeleton since everyone is destined to die. See link attached below for more information.Collection
El Camino College Anthropology MuseumCategory
Day of the Dead
Ethnography, Anthropology