Publisher's Synopsis
Sugar Skulls measures 8"x10" and contains 67 images; only one image per page to avoid bleed through. The image size varies, but is about 7" on one side. Most of the images are about 7" x 9" (portrait); a few are 9" x 7" (landscape).
This volume contains animal 'skulls' Cobra, Bull, Elephant, Cat, Fox, Owl and Lion, as well as what can only be described as 'robot' skulls! The back cover shows the variety.
This collection is absolutely delightful. There is even a Spiderman-ish version! You (and your family) will enjoy this one! Volume 2 will follow with all new images.
Sugar Skull Tradition
Sugar art was brought to the New World by Italian missionaries in the 17th century. Mexico, abundant in sugar production and too poor to buy fancy imported European church decorations, learned quickly from the friars how to make sugar art for their religious festivals. Sugar skulls represented a departed soul, had the name written on the forehead and was placed on the home ofrenda or gravestone to honor the return of a particular spirit. Sugar skull art reflects the folk art style of big happy smiles, colorful icing and sparkly tin and glittery adornments.
The Sugar Skull information provided by Mexican Sugar Skull
