Gato y Huesos Grande - La Catrina's Mexican cat

  • Original ceramic decoration in the shape of a cat
  • Handcrafted and hand-painted by Mexican artists
  • Glazed ceramics straight from Mexico
  • Dimensions: height 30.5 cm, length 40 cm
  • Base dimensions: 26.5 x 17 cm
  • Safe packing
  • Fast shipping

Each cat figurine is unique and may differ slightly from the photos. The bases of the figures have different patterns and colors, therefore each delivered figurine will be slightly different from each other.

124,00 €

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Figure of a cat

A figurine depicting a cat skeleton, referring to the very popular in Mexico La Catrin. Figurine in white, decorated with patterns referring to the floristic characteristic of the Talavera style. The base of the rectangular figurine, decorated with colorful patterns, symbolizes the place on the ground. The colors of the decorations are mainly shades of brown with green and black elements. Big blue eyes symbolize unreality, a different world. The figure is covered with a varnish that perfectly smooths the surfaces.
A cat in the style of la Catrina can symbolize the companion of another deceased with whom he has spent his life on earth. A cat is a home, a guardian of the harvest, a friend. The cat is also smart, agile and cunning. Figures in the style of la Catrina create an original, slightly amazing, unreal atmosphere.


Figures of La Catrina

La Catrina are Mexican-specific figures referring to death. Mexicans treat death as a stage in their further journey. The motives of the grim reaper dressed in beautiful colorful dresses, huge hats were created in the 19th century by Jose Guadalupe Posada, and popularized by the artist Diego Rivera, who was the husband of Frida Kahlo. Catrina is a symbol of people's equality towards death, its uniqueness. Catrina is a permanent element of Mexican culture, often found in the form of figures or pictures in the homes of Mexicans.
Mexican figurines are amazing decorative elements. The traditional craftsmanship attracted the attention of collectors from all over the world. Unique pieces of such ceramics can achieve a very high price.
Colour Multicolor
Material Ceramic
Country of origin Mexico

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Gato y Huesos Grande - La Catrina's Mexican cat

Gato y Huesos Grande - La Catrina's Mexican cat

  • Original ceramic decoration in the shape of a cat
  • Handcrafted and hand-painted by Mexican artists
  • Glazed ceramics straight from Mexico
  • Dimensions: height 30.5 cm, length 40 cm
  • Base dimensions: 26.5 x 17 cm
  • Safe packing
  • Fast shipping

Each cat figurine is unique and may differ slightly from the photos. The bases of the figures have different patterns and colors, therefore each delivered figurine will be slightly different from each other.