I love world folk art, one being the day of the dead.
The Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos, Día de los Difuntos or Día de Muertos in Spanish) is a traditional holiday in Mexico and many South American countries. Based on ancient Aztec mingled with Christian beliefs, this celebration of the memory of deceased ancestors is celebrated beginning at dusk on October 31st through November 1 (All Saints Day) and November 2 (All Souls' Day). While the dates overlap, it is not connected with Halloween, although it shares some historical origins. This holiday is quickly gaining popularity in America and could be considered "the new American Holiday".
This was my wedding cake topper!
I was fasinated when I read about this in one of my I.D. magazines. Of course my bike is far from needing to be recycled, but I wouldn't mind having some of this furniture one day when my husband finishes the basement, it would be perfect for him and the fella's.
