Assorted Traditional Sugar Skull Pottery Bank (95bc394)

These skull banks are assorted, sold in-store and online. Listing is for ONE skull bank.

These are beautiful southwestern Day of the Dead pottery bank skulls, handcrafted in Mexico. These skulls are hand painted ceramic and one of the favorites among day of the dead memorabilia. So popular in the southwestern United States, these are classic painted skulls that reflects a rich culture begun by the ancient Aztecs.

Each year on November 2nd, Mexican families celebrate their deceased loved ones by visiting their graves with colorful decorations, food and drink. Skulls are used as traditional decorations to celebrate the day. This is a custom that began with the early Aztecs using real skulls. Today, they are beautifully hand painted pottery art also used for southwest decor.

These hand painted banks feature a slot for easily putting money in the top and a plug at the bottom for convenient withdrawal.

Measures approximately 5" wide, 5" tall. 

Sold assorted, color chosen at random. Pricing is for ONE skull bank.