Catrinas – Day of the Dead Figures

Catrinas – Day of the Dead Figures

La Catrina is one of Mexico’s most iconic cultural figures: an elegant skeleton woman often portrayed wearing a grand hat inspired by 19th-century European fashion.

Originally known as La Calavera Garbancera, the character was created as a social satire of people who denied their Indigenous roots while trying to imitate European aristocracy. Over time, La Catrina evolved far beyond satire and became a beloved symbol of Mexican identity, remembrance, and the Day of the Dead.

Today, Catrina figures are an essential part of Mexico’s popular art tradition. Each piece celebrates the beauty, humor, and deep cultural meaning behind Día de Muertos — a tradition that honors life by remembering those who came before us.