Joyous Yuletide. Well it’s not Christmas but today certainly feels like it. I was scanning Facebook Market place (as I do) to find anything remotely Mesoamerican and mask related when I stumbled across the painting below. I was also quite surprised that it was listed as being FREE. This I could not believe so I contacted the seller and after a little back and forth … Continue reading Máscaras Peruanas : Peruvian Masks
the order in which I obtained them This was the first mask to enter my collection. To be honest I didn’t know it was Mexican when I purchased it, I just really liked the style and colour. I’m still not entirely sure it is Mexican although there are hints that lead me to believe it is (more on this in a little). All of the … Continue reading Mascaras Mexicanas : Mi Colección
I think I have answered my own question but bear with me. It’s a process. I like to collect Mexican folk art and amongst my collection I have several wooden masks. I have come upon a bit of a mystery (possibly of mistaken identity) regarding a mask in my collection. I purchased this mask (above) second hand from a woman who reckons she (probably) purchased … Continue reading Mascara Mexicana? Mexican Mask?
Masa Americana 