Death and Folklore Mexican Hand Painted Terracotta Hue Wooden Skull Figurine _artisan--beadforlife-tag-boilerplate Brass beads add a shiny

Brass beads add a shiny accent to earrings on sterling silver hooks

A smooth tear-shaped cabochon of deep blue lapis lazuli is the center of attention in this elegant pendant necklace from India's Neeru Goel

Wear it as a symbol of solidarity while making a real impact

She threads the round

Death and Folklore Mexican Hand Painted Terracotta Hue Wooden Skull Figurine _artisan--beadforlife-tag-boilerplate Brass beads add a shinySkulls 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