Día De Los Muertos in the United States
Dublin Core
Title
Día De Los Muertos in the United States
Subject
Day of the Dead
Description
This is a still image of a finished Ofrenda in the days leading up to the Mexican holiday, Dia De Los Muertos
In this image, it shows an altar which is called an Ofrenda, and it is an important aspect of Dia De Los Muertos. There are 5 different photos where 4 of them are loved ones of the Fernandez-Martinez family and Mancillas family. The photo in the center is of a family dog who passed away 2 years before. On the Altar, it is filled with food such as bananas, 2 Pan de Muertos (Bread of the Dead) mirroring each other, and a variety of dog treats all to represent favorite foods of those on the altar. The altar is decorated with Cempasuchil (Aztec Marigold) flowers in the background, which are accompanied by lit candles on each side. Other decorations include color banners above and, on the altar, a sugar skull, and pumpkins to match the Mexican tradition and fall season.
In this image, it shows an altar which is called an Ofrenda, and it is an important aspect of Dia De Los Muertos. There are 5 different photos where 4 of them are loved ones of the Fernandez-Martinez family and Mancillas family. The photo in the center is of a family dog who passed away 2 years before. On the Altar, it is filled with food such as bananas, 2 Pan de Muertos (Bread of the Dead) mirroring each other, and a variety of dog treats all to represent favorite foods of those on the altar. The altar is decorated with Cempasuchil (Aztec Marigold) flowers in the background, which are accompanied by lit candles on each side. Other decorations include color banners above and, on the altar, a sugar skull, and pumpkins to match the Mexican tradition and fall season.
Creator
Jorge, Mancillas
Publisher
Aegis Digital Museum
Date
October 28, 2025
Contributor
Nely Fernandez
Rights
This material is subject to copyright law and is made available for private study, scholarship, and research purposes only.
Format
.JPEG
Language
English
Type
Still Image
Collection
Citation
Jorge, Mancillas , “Día De Los Muertos in the United States,” Aegis Digital Museum, accessed November 16, 2025, https://aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu/items/show/156.
