Featured ART? CARVED FROM METAL(?) SKULL w/XMAS LIGHTS OUTLINE & EYES

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  1. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    I'm in a argument with my girlfriend - I think this is art & she thinks it's … not.
    First, what is it made from? It feels as strong as metal/steel, but it reminds me of what old computer circuit boards look like?
    Finally - this is art, right? (say yes, say yes - a dinner is riding on this!)
    Thanks all.

    ART SCULPTURE SKULL METAL LIGHTED 1A_AZZZ.JPG ART SCULPTURE SKULL METAL LIGHTED 3AA.jpg ART SCULPTURE SKULL METAL LIGHTED 2AAZZ.JPG
     
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  2. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    I'd say decor, which is sometimes art, sometimes not. Split the dinner. :)
     
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  3. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    A Día de los Muertos skull, a decorative item often seen as part of the decor in Mexican restaurants. Here's a branded example.

    Debora

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  4. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    Looks like a Halloween decoration ;)
     
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  5. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Looks like mass produced décor to me.
     
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  6. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Yep. "Art" with a small "a."

    Debora
     
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  7. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Mexican Day of the Dead decor.
    Dia de los Muertos as Debora said.
     
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  8. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    Not mass produced - cut or carved? and the little "legs" welded to back; 1 to hang it from & the other 2 to keep it light sockets the wall.
     
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  9. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Mass produced in the sense that it's not a unique piece. Likely done in multiples.

    Debora
     
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  10. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

    Debora is correct. It is Dia de los Muertos. Could be a souvenir from Mexico or anyplace in California that celebrates it.
     
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  11. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

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  12. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    So, @journeymagazine , what did you and your girlfriend decide about the dinner? :)
     
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  13. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    lol. We ordered Chinese!
     
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  14. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    verybrad that's it! Going to look up sugar skull now
    Thank you!
     
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  15. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Good compromise!
     
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