Gato y huesos grande - Large Mexican cat La Catrina

Cat Figurine

Referring to the very popular La Catrina figures from Mexico, this figurine depicts a cat skeleton. The figure is white and decorated with floral motifs characteristic of the Talavera style. Its rectangular base, adorned with colorful patterns, symbolizes the earthly realm. The main colors used are shades of brown with elements of green and black. The large blue eyes represent unreality — another world. The entire figure is coated with a varnish that perfectly smooths the surface.

A cat in the La Catrina style may symbolize the companion of another deceased soul with whom it shared life on earth. The cat represents the home hearth, a guardian of abundance, a friend. It also embodies cleverness, agility, and cunning. Figures in the La Catrina style create an original, slightly eerie, and surreal atmosphere.

La Catrina Figures

La Catrina figures are a uniquely Mexican artistic representation connected with death. Mexicans perceive death as a stage in a continued journey. The motif of skeletons dressed in beautiful, colorful gowns and wearing large hats was created in the 19th century by José Guadalupe Posada and later popularized by artist Diego Rivera, the husband of Frida Kahlo. La Catrina symbolizes the equality of all people in the face of death and its inevitability. It has become a permanent element of Mexican culture, often appearing as figurines or paintings in Mexican homes.

Mexican figurines are extraordinary decorative pieces. Their traditional, handcrafted artistry has drawn the attention of collectors worldwide. Unique examples of such ceramics can reach very high prices.