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Mexican mask collection – Masks of the World Mexican Masks, Mexican Folk Art Decor, Paper Mache Mask, Decorative Masks, Noh Mask, Mexican Mask, Ceramic Mask, Mask Collection, Masks Crafts

Here is a medium-sized collection of masks from all over Mexico. There are 94 of them representing 15 states out of 31. Most are carved wood, and some are papier mache, leather, metal and fired clay. Few of them have much age. Old masks are rare, because rough usage and climate take their toll. Only one is not painted, which means it was made strictly for tourists. You won’t see collections like this in museums. It includes authentic (used in culture), plus new ones that could be used and…

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Mexican Mermaid Mask – Masks of the World Mexican Mermaid, Mermaid Mask, Paper Mache Mask, Mexican Mask, Monster Mask, Masks Art, Arte Inspo, The Tourist, Mexican Culture

Q: Can you estimate age, where it came from in Mexico and who might have carved it? What is your take on the condition, paint loss, looks like woods knots over the eye and next to the nose and something under the nose? Bill, 953 A: It came from the state of Guerrero. I think we started seeing this style of decorative (tourist mask) as early as 1970. The tourist trade was beginning to grow and these kinds of items were offered to rich gringos as valuable antiques. This decorative industry…

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