Hilario Quezada

Skeleton Vigil Vase

$450.00

Skeleton Vigil Vase by Hilario Quezada is a dramatic tribute to remembrance, rendered in stark black and natural clay through the meticulous sgraffito technique. The surface reveals a moonlit cemetery where skeletal figures in traditional Mexican dress roam among graves, twisted trees, and fluttering birds. Every line — from the sharp crosses to the curled smoke and engraved names — is carved with clarity and intention.
The vase balances humor and reverence, much like the Día de los Muertos traditions it echoes. The skeletal forms and hand-lettered tombstones evoke both folklore and personal history, creating a visual narrative that’s striking from every angle.
About the Artist
Artists Name Hilario Quezada
About the Artist Hilario Quezada is a respected ceramicist from the Mata Ortiz tradition, known for his narrative compositions that bring cultural iconography to life. His skeletal scenes are especially prized for their expressiveness, balance, and fine craftsmanship.
Details
Materials and Craftsmanship Hand-coiled black clay, sgraffito-engraved skeletons, trees, crosses, and gravestones, natural clay contrasts
Height 8 in
Length Not Specified
Width 6.5 in
Weight Not Specified
Signed Not Specified
Certificate of Authenticity No

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