Cielito Lindo Estudio Mexican Folk Art Skeleton Nicho Day of Handmade Mexic

Colorful handmade Mexican folk art skeleton nicho/shrine by Cielito Lindo Estudio of San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico. This whimsical wall-hanging piece features a brightly hand-painted yellow floral exterior with hinged double doors. Opening the doors reveals a three-dimensional skeleton figure standing in front of red doors and raising a black hat. The Spanish phrase across the bottom reads: “Un esqueleto en cada ropero” Literally, “A skeleton in every closet,” a playful variation on the familiar expression about everyone having something hidden in their past. The piece has wonderful traditional Mexican folk-art character, with hand-painted flowers, dimensional decorative elements and a small green skull accent at the top. Original maker label remains on the back and reads: Cielito Lindo Estudio San Miguel de Allende, Gto. Hecho a mano en Mexico Built-in metal hanger on reverse for wall display. Approximate measurements: * Height: about 10 in * Width closed: about 7 in * Width with doors open: about 8–9 in * Mixed-media / painted metal construction * Handmade in Mexico Pre-owned vintage condition with visible age-related surface wear, paint loss, oxidation/patina and dust inside the display, all shown in the photos. Doors and dimensional elements remain intact. A distinctive collectible piece of San Miguel de Allende folk art, Día de los Muertos / calavera art and Mexican handmade décor.