20th Century Mexican Papier-Mache Mariachi Calaca Figures - Set of 3 For Sale

Purportedly by a member of the Linares family (Mexican, 20th century). Three mariachi calaca figures, cartoneria (papier...

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20th Century Mexican Papier-Mache Mariachi Calaca Figures - Set of 3

Name: 20th Century Mexican Papier-Mache Mariachi Calaca Figures - Set of 3
Price: 3400 USD
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Teresa D.

Louisville, CO

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Purportedly by a member of the Linares family (Mexican, 20th century). Three mariachi calaca figures, cartoneria (papier mache). Prepare yourself … more Purportedly by a member of the Linares family (Mexican, 20th century). Three mariachi calaca figures, cartoneria (papier mache). Prepare yourself for a bone-rattling, rib-tickling performance like no other! Presenting the world's most skeletal sensation: The Mariachi Muertos! In the whimsical world of cartoneria, where skeletons are made from papier mache, these 3 Day of the Dead calacas are not here to cause a fright, but instead to excite with their spook-tacular tunes and ghoulish grins. Adorned in giant sombreros, oversized moustaches, and charro suits, the near life-size band is comprised of a strumming guitarist, a fiddling violinist, and a tooting trumpeter. The 2 string-players sing a festive tune as the brass maestro blasts out notes with such fervor that you'd think the gates of the underworld were about to swing open to join the fiesta! Size of largest (all are similar in size): 34.1" L x 27.5" W x 57.5" H (86.6 cm x 69.8 cm x 146 cm); 58" H (147.3 cm) on included custom stand.
Pedro Linares and his three sons as well as several grandsons create their traditional papier mache calaveras figures in Mexico City. These figures are quite popular during the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) holiday - a celebration to honor the lives of deceased ancestors. According to the Fowler Museum at UCLA, "Beginning as makers of local fiesta props, the Linares family of artists now specializes in one-of-a-kind sculptures sought after by collectors and museums. Some of the family’s most expressive sculptures are inspired by the skeletal figures of the graphic art of José Guadalupe Posada (1852-1913), regularly published in news broadsheets around the beginning of the twentieth century. In his lively visual commentaries Posada satirized contemporary issues, particularly during the annual Days of the Dead, a time traditionally rife with political and social satire." less

Dimensions: 34.1ʺW × 27.5ʺD × 57.5ʺH

Styles: Mexican

Art Subjects: Pop Culture

Period: Late 20th Century

Country of Origin: Mexico

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Paper Mache

Condition: Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections

Color: Wine

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Condition Notes: Gold-colored trim and sequins were added by previous owner. Skeletons are removable from stands and all instruments and hats are … moreGold-colored trim and sequins were added by previous owner. Skeletons are removable from stands and all instruments and hats are removable. Small indentation and tear to shoe of trumpet player. Some minor nicks and abrasions to shoes and remains of sticky tack adhesive on tops of heads and inside of hats. Otherwise, all 3 are intact and excellent with impressively preserved pigments and detail. less

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