What is what does calaca mean?

Calaca is a Mexican term for a playful and whimsical skeleton figure that is often used in the celebration of Day of the Dead, a traditional Mexican holiday that honors and remembers deceased loved ones. The term can also refer to a stylized drawing or painting of a skeleton figure, which is often depicted wearing colorful clothing and accessories. The word calaca is derived from the Nahuatl language and means "skeleton" or "dead person."