Metallic Catrina Cutout
Name/Title
Metallic Catrina CutoutEntry/Object ID
E-139Description
A silver Metallic cutout of La Catrina. This cutout showcases her with a large feathered hat and a fan. It is more reminiscent of Mexican artist, Jose Guadalupe Posada's interpretation of La Catrina.Use
Since La Catrina is a very popular symbol of The Day of The Dead, the cutout was most likely used as decoration or used to adorn an altar with offerings for the deceased spirits being remembered.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. This Catrina cutout has more similarities to Posada's Catrina.Collection
El Camino College Anthropology MuseumCategory
Day of the Dead
Ethnography, Anthropology