Saul Montesinos: Day of the Dead Ofrenda Mexican Ceramics accented with warm tan tones

accented with warm tan tones

and that is exactly what makes them extraordinary

Each bird is etched with fine

The tree's serpentine limbs reach outward in graceful spirals

textured cream background

Saul Montesinos: Day of the Dead Ofrenda Mexican Ceramics accented with warm tan tonesStunning Day of the Dead ofrenda by artist Saul Montesinos from Izucar de Matamoros Puebla. It has sugar skulls, day of the dead bread, bananas, liquor. a molcajete, beautiful flowers. Ofrendas are an essential part of the Day of the Dead celebrations. The word ofrenda means offering in Spanish. They are also called altares or altars, but they are not for worship. The ofrenda can be also hung on a wall. Colors may vary slightly. Origin: Puebla