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Papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9 sculpture is a popular Mexican folk art.\u00a0 Skeleton figures like these are especially sought out for the Day of the Dead, and these pieces are currently on exhibit in Life After Death: The Day of the Dead in Mexico<\/a><\/i>.\u00a0 These figures represent Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.\u00a0 The design is based on one of Kahlo\u2019s paintings, shown at the bottom right of this photo.\u00a0 The bases of the individual figures fit together to form a heart.\u00a0 The sculptures were made by Felipe Linares Mendoza.\u00a0 The Linares family is famous for their papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9 sculptures, and pieces of theirs are featured in museums around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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