Day of the Dead Mermaid Figurine – Hand-Painted Skeleton Siren – 2010s Coastal Gothic Decor

This captivating Day of the Dead Mermaid Figurine merges oceanic fantasy with folkloric art in a striking fusion of gothic and coastal design. Hand-painted in a gradient of seafoam turquoise and aquamarine, the skeletal mermaid features golden hair adorned with sea flowers, shell details at the bust, and haunting black eyes ringed with traditional Día de los Muertos markings.

Standing approximately 6” tall 3” wide 7” long and weighing 13.9 oz, she makes an unforgettable display piece — perfect for shelves, altars, or themed décor combining the mysterious with the whimsical. A unique crossover between seaside charm and macabre elegance, she fits beautifully within the Fleur de Lune Manor vignette of the Luna Noire Collection.

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📚 History & Fun Facts

The Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration originated in Mexico as a way to honor and remember loved ones who have passed, blending indigenous Aztec beliefs with Catholic traditions. In modern art, the “sugar skull” and skeletal motifs symbolize not morbidity but the joyful acceptance of mortality — celebrating beauty in transience.

The mermaid, meanwhile, has long been a symbol of allure, transformation, and the connection between worlds. When paired together, this imagery embodies the “Spirit of the Sea” — a mythic blend of life, death, and rebirth that has inspired artists and collectors since the early 21st century resurgence of folk-inspired décor.

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item is vintage or antique, and as such, may exhibit typical signs of age—including light surface wear, patina, faint discoloration, minor imperfections & crazing. These characteristics are part of its charm and story. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing

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