La Calavera Catrina is one of the most iconic symbols of the Dia de los Muertos holiday. This symbol originates from the art piece La Calavera Catrina made by Jose Guadalupe Posada, a printmaker, artist, & illustrator from the early 1900's. 
 
La Calavera Catrina translates to "The Elegant Skull" ... She is a female skeleton adorned in a beautiful dress & detailed makeup. La Catrina is the inspiration behind the Sugar Skull icon we all know today,