Masks - Supporting Artisans Confronting Adversity
(39 items)Featured Reviews on Masks - Supporting Artisans Confronting Adversity
Wood mask, 'Maya Jaguar'
By John
Great Carving
We purchased three of these magnificently carved masks from the same artist. They are in a hallway as an introduction to our Guatemala room. I was a volunteer in Guatemala for two years, teaching English. I love the indigenous cultures there and these masks are a fine representation of indigenous art.
Ceramic mask, 'Blossoming Happiness'
By JUDY
Better than the picture
The eyes and mouth are not white. They are actually openings like a mask would have. The workmanship is beautiful.
African wood mask, 'Orange Adoo'
By Roberta
Simple but eye-catching
My sister and her husband collect ethnic masks, and this one is unlike any they have. I liked that its so narrow, which should make it easy to find a place for it. Also, their other masks are mostly bare wood, and the color on this gives it more of a presence, even though its smaller than their other pieces.
Featured Artist
"Our parents taught us the value of hard work and that art is an expression of culture. This is an invaluable gift. We are also inspired by our own children."
Our storey began in a town near Antigua. Gilda grew up in a home of woodcarvers and I grew up in a family of silversmiths, Ruben tells us. From a... read more
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