What are sugar skulls?
Why sugar skulls? Many villagers did not have money, but did have an abundance of sugar cane. They started making sugar skulls as early as the 17th century. The sugar skulls were hand sculpted and painted in bright colors.
The sugar skulls represent the deceased loved ones. The name of the deceased may be written on the sugar skull's forehead. The artwork on the sugar skulls are full of smiles, colorful icing, edible glitter and sparkly adornments.
The sugar skulls represent the deceased loved ones. The name of the deceased may be written on the sugar skull's forehead. The artwork on the sugar skulls are full of smiles, colorful icing, edible glitter and sparkly adornments.