For those who celebrate Dià de los Muertos or the Day of the Dead, the gates of heaven open at midnight tonight. The spirits of innocent children are followed by loved and departed family members for two days of honouring and festivities here on Earth.
Here’s two of those souls shaking their bones on the dance floor.
Slip decorated red earthenware with clear lead glaze. Tonala, Mexico. 1930 to 1960.
23 cm in diameter.
