Death and Folklore Mexican Hand Painted Terracotta Hue Wooden Skull Figurine _artisan--novica-artisan-8563 A glittering fractal design spreads

A glittering fractal design spreads out inside a circular frame in these dangle earrings by Lalana

this elegant wool shawl features paisley motifs in subtle tones of khaki

this cuff bracelet from Indonesia features over three carats of purple amethyst stones

In honor of the tragic death of Cecil the Lion in 2015

Nyoman Rena clusters them on a lacy chain for an extraordinary necklace

Death and Folklore Mexican Hand Painted Terracotta Hue Wooden Skull Figurine _artisan--novica-artisan-8563 A glittering fractal design spreadsSkulls are a recurrent theme in Mexican handicrafts, reflecting the convivial and familiar attitudes of the Mexican people towards death. Artisans in San Martn Tilcajete in the state of Oaxaca apply their vast wood carving knowledge to various subjects, including skulls. Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of San Martn present a hand carved copal wood skull figurine in a rich terracotta hue. The green, blue, and yellow circles containing geometric patterns on