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Pair of Santa Muerte Figures, Guatemala

$2,795
£2,159.62
€2,496.73
CA$3,949.54
A$4,429.67
CHF 2,319.75
MX$53,824.79
NOK 29,456.92
SEK 27,927.24
DKK 18,636.76

About the Item

This striking pair of Guatemalan skeletal figures—male and female representations of Santa Muerte—embody the reverent and complex relationship between death, protection, and healing in folk religious practice. The crowned female figure wears a turquoise dress with lace trim, evoking attributes of sanctity and maternal care. The male figure, skeletal and bare, stands with pronounced ribs and a bowed posture, suggestive of his role as a guardian of the graveyard. In Guatemalan and broader Mesoamerican syncretic traditions, such representations are associated with folk saints believed to offer protection, healing, and safe passage for souls. Santa Muerte (“Holy Death”) is particularly invoked for health, justice, and protection, and though more commonly linked with Mexican spirituality, figures like these reflect localized iterations throughout Central America. The figures are mounted on wooden bases and crafted from carved and assembled materials, giving them a rustic yet expressive presence. Their stylized features and handmade charm speak to vernacular craftsmanship rooted in deep spiritual symbolism. Likely crafted for home altars or local devotional practices. The lady measures 8x3.5x17H and the man 6x5x16H. What a great Halloween gift!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Style:
    Rustic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    mid 20th
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: #53-161stDibs: LU797846025322

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