Ghost Marigold Skull Pillow CASE 17" X 17" CALACA Day of The Dead COJINES Halloween Decor
Brand: Ghost
Color: Multi

A calaca (Spanish pronunciation: [kaˈlaka], a colloquial Mexican Spanish name for skeleton) is a figure of a skull or skeleton (usually human) commonly used for decoration during the Mexican Day of the Dead festival, although they are made all year round. Description Tracing their origins from Mayan imagery, calacas are frequently shown with marigold flowers and foliage. As with other aspects of the Day of the Dead festival, calacas are generally depicted as joyous rather than mournful figures. They are often shown wearing festive clothing, dancing, and playing musical instruments to indicate a happy afterlife. This draws on the Mexican belief that no dead soul likes to be thought of sadly, and that death should be a joyous occasion. This goes back to Aztec beliefs, one of the few traditions to remain after the Spanish conquest. 17” X 17”. DOES NOT INCLUDE CUSHION,,, HAND MADE. LINEN/COTTON MATERIAL. REACTIVE PRINTING TECHNICS OFFER COLOR FASTNESS. MACHINE WASHABLE.. HIDDEN ZIPPER FEATURE. DECORATIVE: LIVING ROOM, BEDROOM OR CAR. WOULD MAKE A GREAT GIFT OR HALLOWEEN DECORATION OR PROP.