BETHANY, Okla. —
As Hispanic Heritage Month begins, a Bethany, Oklahoma, couple is crafting custom La Catrina looks, celebrating the Mexican cultural icon with elaborate dresses, fancy hats and skeleton makeup.
Jennifer Cisneros, the creative force behind Catrina Bones, and her husband are bringing tradition to life. Latest Forecast
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"They symbolize life, death, joy and happiness," Cisneros said.
La Calavera Catrina, meaning "the dapper skull" in Spanish, originated in the early 1900s. The image of a skeleton in a plumed hat was created by Mexican artist José Posada as satire, and it was later elaborated on by artist Diego Rivera in 1947. Since then, she has become a symbol of Dia de los Muertos.
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