About Mexican Masks
Somewhere deep in the collective consious of every culture lies a fascination with body alteration through the use of masks. Form highly carved wooden ceremonial masks from Africa to masks made of bronze used in Buddhist ceremonies , masks have tapped into the human imagination and have been an indispensible part of religious expression, the performing arts, and the battle field.
In pre-Columbian latin america the use of masks dates back some 3,500 years. Priests summoned the Gods by donning masks and they were used in sacrificial rituals. The “shock and awe” effect of the masks was used with great success by these ancient priests.
The introduction of the Spanish in the 1600’s saw the use of masks change in the hispanic culture. The Spanish used masks in the effort to spread Christianity, borrowing the powerful cultural icon for their use. The church used the masks in dramatic presentations of the stories of the bible and to intimidate the natives by portraying reenactments of battles.
In the last century the use of masks in ceremonies waned. A new phenomena occurred -the creation of masks for sale rather than for ceremony. Artisans practiced their craft in wood and bone portraying the mystery and beauty of the Mexican culture in masks. These artists leave their mark and their experiences on their work. A 16th century diablo mask may be re-interpreted by modern artists to resemble Darth Vador thus incorporating modern cultural experiences in an ancient media.
At Mexicanmasks.net we offer a variety of masks in many mediums for you, as well as other Latin American ethnographic items. By purchasing a mask for your collection you will be linking yourself to thousands of years of the hispanic experience through a unique, beautiful, mysterious decorative item. Click on a description of the mask to take you to the auction site to start your bidding and your collection.
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Mayo Pascola Wood Mexico Mask Native Indian Folk Art US $59.00 End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 14:05:00 PST |
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Wooden Carved Mexican/Caribbean Mask US $10.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 15:24:09 PST |
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OLD MEXICAN HAND CARVED WOOD CAT FIGURE DANCE MASK NR US $63.66 (6 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 18:03:06 PST |
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Incredible Oaxica Mexico Black Pottery Mask US $24.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 19:07:49 PST |
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vtg Mexican Folk Art Skull Mask w mini animal demon US $24.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 20:00:14 PST |
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Vintage Folk Art Skull Skeleton Mask Face US $19.95 End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 6:11:18 PST |
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VINTAGE 16" ALL TIN MEXICAN INDIAN MASK US $14.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 7:46:08 PST |
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MEXICAN HANDMADE GLASS MASK/CANDLE HOLDER US $17.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 9:54:16 PST |
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MEXICAN HANDMADE GLASS MASK/CANDLE HOLDER US $17.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 10:02:53 PST |
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MEXICAN HANDMADE GLASS MASK CANDLE HOLDER US $17.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 10:17:02 PST |
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Large Clay Mask Wall Hanging~~From Guatemala US $3.90 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 11:16:20 PST |
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ANTIQUE RED DEMON MEXICAN MASK US $199.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 13:44:58 PST |
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Mexican Indian Boy Small Mask w/Fish Headdress Folk Art US $22.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 15:36:51 PST |
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Mexican Wood Double Devil Mask 5" Goat Horn Folk Art US $36.95 (1 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 15:39:19 PST |
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MEXICAN GLASS MASK AND CANDLE HOLDER METAL STAND US $26.50 End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 18:51:31 PST |
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MEXICAN GLASS MASK AND CANDLE HOLDER METAL STAND US $26.50 End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 18:55:40 PST |
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Colorful Vintage? Carved Wood Primative Mask Unmarked US $19.99 End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 19:44:53 PST |
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COLORFUL HAND PAINTED CLAY MASK , MEXICO FOLK ART US $19.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 10:05:01 PST |
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Bug on Nose Mask: Wood Mask Mexican Folk Art US $26.21 End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 14:00:46 PST |
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RARE HAND CARVED QUIROGA LATIN AMERICAN VOODOO MASK US $4.99 End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 16:03:07 PST |
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Vintage Clay Mask From Venezuela Painted Signed US $19.99 End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 18:22:06 PST |
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MASK IN SOAP STONE WITH INLAY ABALONE BLUE COLOR USED US $10.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 19:39:46 PST |
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MEXICAN MAYAN AZTEC MASK GOLD OBSIDIAN CARVING PENDANT US $7.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Mar-13-2010 8:39:05 PST |
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MASK MEXICAN HAND CRAFTED TURQUOISE ONYX GEM STONES NEW US $104.99 End Date: Saturday Mar-13-2010 13:39:14 PST |
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MASK MEXICAN HAND CRAFTED TURQUOISE ONYX GEM STONES NEW US $119.99 End Date: Saturday Mar-13-2010 13:39:16 PST |
























