Calaveras Photo Gallery by Walter O. Koenig at pbase.com

Calaveras

Calavera means "skull" in Spanish, and is a type of traditional Mexican ornament or treat used on the Dia de Los Muertos ("Day of the Dead"). Traditionally they are made of sugar, but as you can see from this gallery the variety is enormous. Downloading of these images for any purpose without Amoxtli's explicit written consent is prohibited and violators will bring the curse of the Calavera down on themselves. So, don't say you weren't warned...

Calavera with Attitude	Calavera Dance	Surfing Calvera	Violinist Calavera	Kama Sutra Calavera
Calavera Crowd	Jolly Calavera	Painted Calavera	Sombrero Calavera	Six Calaveras in One
Dueling Elvis Calaveras	Señor Calavera	Señora Calavera	Calavera Carneval	Insight Calavera
Calavera Wedding Couple	Purple Calavera Lady	Smiling Calaveras	Jewelry Store Calavera 2	Bien Venidos Calavera
Calavera Comedy	Calavera Diabolica	Calavera Mujeres	Calavera Cowboy	Caballero Calavera
Strumming Calavera	Jewelry Store Calavera 1	Calavera Couple	Calavera Flowerpot Army	Lady Calaveras
Musical Graveyard Calavera with Tequila	Cabron Calavera	Crystal Calavera	Mobile Calavera	Calavera Billiards
Black Clay Calavera	Dancing Calavera	Viva la Muerte Calavera Band	Calavera Venado Dancer	Viva Mexico Calavera Band
Lady Calavera	Calavera at Anahuacalli	Calavera with Sombrero	Calavera Cat	Big Calavera
Bob and Ana's Calavera Wedding Cake	Smiling Calavera	Calavera Family	Black & White Calaveras	Calavera Dolores Olmedo Museum
Calavera Dance	Calavera with love on the mind	Calavera with love on his mind - Modified Version

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virtualink	PM reply	15-Nov-2011 16:05
A gallery with a riot of colors!

Waleed	PM reply	03-Feb-2011 06:07
this is a fun gallery ! thanks for sharing

Raymond Ma	PM reply	26-Oct-2010 02:50
So very interesting and thanks for the info. Love the variety and the playfulness of the afterlife. V

Simon Chandler	PM reply	12-Dec-2009 23:40
Fantastic gallery of intereating and colorful images with a unique theme. v

Fay Stout	PM reply	22-Nov-2009 15:47
Love it! Love it! Love it! V.

Bracciodiferro	PM reply	26-Mar-2009 15:10
....These pictures make me uneasy... ;( But interesting gallery! (V) Paolo

Sue Robertson	PM reply	12-Mar-2009 21:10
I have never seen these dolls before. Fascinating. Thanks for showing us the fabulous creations.

denys		12-Mar-2009 06:11
where is this??

corypdot	PM reply	17-Nov-2008 21:55
Comforting to know that death is going to be so much fun! Too bad my Calavera is going to be ash....

LeeG	PM reply	28-Oct-2008 19:14
Excellent collection, Walter. Your information adds to the enjoyment of seeing these works of art. Very nicely presented! ~V

Chad Ramsey	PM reply	17-Oct-2008 04:34
These and the story behind them is so interresting V

an nguyen	PM reply	17-Oct-2008 00:42
A true spirit of Calaveras.. I like the one with love in his mind... Great gallery. V

rocky	PM reply	16-Oct-2008 23:13
Great images. v!

LACEY		13-Oct-2008 00:07
You are an exceptional photographer. I am honored to have provided some of the subjects!

Paco López	PM reply	25-Jun-2008 05:55
Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My vote, of course!!!

Chad Ramsey	PM reply	08-Jun-2008 15:02
Lol... funny and very interresting Walter! V

Guest		25-May-2008 10:09
calavera no llora..no tiene corazon.except for the one thinking about it!haha muy bonitas calacas.

Dougie Young	PM reply	31-Mar-2008 15:39
Interesting gallery....LOL at your intro, who would dare to download after that warning..:>

Debra De La Cruz	PM reply	28-Feb-2008 02:25
these are great Walter ;o)

flowsnow	PM reply	13-Dec-2007 00:35
I got to show my little boy this awesome gallery. He refers these as `ghosts' :D Great work.

Bill Warren	PM reply	05-Dec-2007 14:51
I really enjoy galleries that teach using artistry. Voted

Dave Hodges	PM reply	01-Dec-2007 05:07
Hey Walter you got some spooky skulls in here! Come El Norte next year to the Bay Area for the Dia de Los Muertos. A lot of good stuff up here. V

Kat	PM reply	27-Nov-2007 12:34
Great spooky gallery, Walter. Never had chance to have a close look at it before. -V-

geonni banner	PM reply	14-Nov-2007 21:00
I love it! Big fun. V

JOSE MATA	PM reply	12-Nov-2007 06:50
EXCELLENT GALLERY WALTER , GREAT COLLECTION , VOTED

David Yu	PM reply	10-Nov-2007 16:07
They are excellent collections many Calavera design. They are very interesting to see the different culturally how they celebrate the Dia de Los Muertos

Sandi Whitteker	PM reply	05-Nov-2007 16:34
Very interesting gallery. So many different calveras! V

an nguyen	PM reply	04-Nov-2007 02:20
Very original an interesting. V

René Lortie	PM reply	03-Nov-2007 03:35
Thanks for this very interesting and informative gallery. Excellent work.

Jola Dziubinska	PM reply	02-Nov-2007 22:51
Very original gallery, thanks for interesting information about calaveras. GMV.

Gervan	PM reply	01-Nov-2007 04:28
Nice collection. Interesting concept.V

Francisco Figueras	PM reply	30-Oct-2007 16:31
very interesting gallery!! !

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