Of all the icons made in the Americas, the one that is most consistent,
regardless of the country, is the mask.
While transcending borders, and revealing a great deal about
the culture, folk tales, and superstitions of a group, they also
celebrate life and death on many levels.
Working in Mexico it is not hard to find numerous styles
of masks, and I simply had to bring back a few.
The sun and moon are present on many masks.
click through on the picture above to go to his page.
The mask above by Felipe Perez Aygn is a beautiful
example of the style. This is a large mask.
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I
found these hand-painted masks on a blanket with a lot
of Talavera items.
They
are unique, and very highly detailed.
These are not big masks, and are
painted on high fired red terra cotta. There were only one of each
of
these masks. They have holes in the back for hanging.
# 3520 |
Sun &
Moon One
8 " x 8"
|
$18 |
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# 3521 |
Lady Sun One
7 " x 7" |
$16 |
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# 3522 |
Lady Sun Two
7 " x 7"
SOLD
|
$16 |
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# 3523 |
Sun & Moon Two
7 " x 7"
SOLD
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$18 |
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Traditional Sun Mask
by Arpero
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13" x 13"
This mask is very traditional. It is made by the artist
who makes our wonderful animal planters. You see these
in homes around Tlaquepacque for luck.
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Aztec
Plummed Serpant Myth
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18" x 15"
The artist who makes our terrific dogs and cats made this
mask. It is his copy of a mask that hangs in the Museum of
Folk
Art in Mexico City. It represents part of the
Aztec myth of
Quetzalcoatl,
the only God to have a human avatar.
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Sun and Moon Masks
by Guadalupe
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Guadalupe Lopez, who makes the women's busts and heads
made these whimsical masks for us. The one above is
14" tall, and absolutely delightful.
