Make a placement plan
Measure the surface and the clearance around the object, including doors, shelves and cables. A paper footprint and a cardboard height marker help visualize scale. That exercise is not a stability test and does not reproduce a heavy or top-heavy object.
Compare by function
- Statue: dimensions, base and declared material.
- Planter: inside dimensions and drainage.
- Lamp: documented electrical requirements and light source.
- Wall piece: weight and manufacturer’s mounting instructions.
Give the reference context
If a piece is presented as La Catrina or another cultural image, seek its authorship and origin. Decorative resemblance does not establish handmade production, regional provenance or permission to reproduce an artwork. Keep practical specifications separate from a seller’s descriptive story.
Sources and method
Decalavera’s editorial criteria and examples use AI assistance and documentary checking. References support their specific cultural or technical context; they do not certify products or represent physical tests. Sources from other jurisdictions are not presented as US product certification.
- Archivo General de la Nación — La imagen de la calavera en México ↗
- INAH — La Catrina, un ícono de Día de Muertos ↗