Galería Indígena Mexican Day of the Dead Retablo – Day of the Dead Shadow Box View Watchlist >
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Lot # K265
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Galería Indígena Mexican Day of the Dead Retablo – Day of the Dead Shadow Box
Colorful handcrafted Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) shadow box from Galería Indígena, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. This vibrant wood retablo features hand-painted skeletal figures celebrating with food, drink, and music around an ofrenda (altar), symbolizing the joyful remembrance of ancestors. Intricately detailed with miniature fruits, bread, flowers, and bottles, it is finished with lace trim and glittered accents.
Signed on the verso “Galería Indígena / Pto Vallarta Jal Mx.” and numbered #4250, this piece comes from a respected folk art gallery known for representing artisans from over forty indigenous Mexican communities. The imagery echoes the tradition of calaveras popularized by José Guadalupe Posada and reflects the rich cultural artistry of Jalisco’s regional crafts.
Provenance / Cultural Context
Galería Indígena, located in Puerto Vallarta, is a long-established gallery specializing in native and folk art from across Mexico, including Huichol beadwork, ceramics, and Día de los Muertos scenes. Works such as this are handmade expressions of Mexican spiritual heritage—bridging indigenous and colonial influences through humor, color, and devotion.
Condition
Good overall condition—vibrant colors, clean presentation, and no visible damage. All decorative components remain intact and securely attached. Back panel hand-signed and numbered by the gallery.
Dimensions
6 1/2" H × 14" W × 2" D
Soup can shown in photos for scale
