Representational:
- This represents a skull
- We can easily recognize this is a representation of a skull because of its overall shape and human-like facial features
- The symbolism that the Dia de los Muertos skulls represent denotes its culture. The hair adds an abstract level to the piece and makes this a recognizable, stylized human skull.
Abstract:
- The basic shape denotes a skull, but the additional flowers, hair, eyes, and eyebrows give the skull a more living human-like quality.

- With the abstraction of the skull and it having a more human-like quality, it is more personable     and not as scary or morbid as a traditional human skull.

- The hair and facial features add to the basic representation of the skull giving it a more human-like quality.

Symbolic:

- This Dia de los Muertos sugar skull in Latin cultures, symbolizes and honors loved ones who have passed away.

- For those who know its symbolism, this skull denotes a celebration for the dead

- The representation and abstraction of the human skull, symbolizes to those who celebrate Dia de los Muertos, an offering to the dead.