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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VINTAGE DANCE SIETE VICIOS MASK GUERRERO MEXICO #3 US $72.78 (6 Bids) End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 7:57:59 PST |
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VINTAGE BLASK DIABLO [DEVIL] MASK, PUEBIA MEXICO 1915 US $76.76 (6 Bids) End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 8:22:38 PST |
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1910 MONKEY DANCE MASK MOJIGANGA VERACRUZ MEXICO US $46.51 (5 Bids) End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 9:44:20 PST |
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16 COCONUT MASK SET mexican masks wall decor folk art US $69.00 End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 9:59:57 PST |
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20 COCONUT MASK SET mexican masks wall decor folk art US $85.00 End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 10:07:30 PST |
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SET 2 OLMEC STONE MASKS Hand Made Guerrero Mexico US $49.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 14:06:26 PST |
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Vintage MEXICAN CAT MASK Concave Wood Very Colorful US $24.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 14:11:59 PST |
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SUPERB FANTASTIC OLD ANTIQUE MEXICAN WOODEN DANCE MASK US $200.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 17:05:25 PST |
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Devil Diablo Demon Paper Mache Mask- Mexican Folk Art US $7.95 (1 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 17:20:59 PST |
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Mexican mask, 7.5" ht on stand embedded w/ stone pieces US $35.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 17:27:07 PST |
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Paper Mache' Hand-Painted Mask-South America US $14.50 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Feb-10-2010 6:23:05 PST |
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SHAMAN~Indian Beaded Mask~Mexical Huichol Art~NOVICA US $89.84 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Feb-10-2010 8:19:14 PST |
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LIFE LUCK SUCCESS~~BEADWORK MASK~~Huichol Art~~Mexico US $97.15 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Feb-10-2010 8:20:30 PST |
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1910 DEVIL DIABLO DANCE OF GUCHUPINES MASK MEXICO US $33.33 (2 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Feb-10-2010 8:55:42 PST |
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GREEN DEVIL DIABLO DANCE MASK TIXTLA GUERRERO MEXICO US $29.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Feb-10-2010 9:17:04 PST |
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Mexican Wood Devil Mask Real 6" Goat Horns Folk Art US $36.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Feb-10-2010 9:49:26 PST |
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1915 SKULL MASK 3 POWERS DANCE ZACAPANECA MEXICO DEAD US $99.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Feb-10-2010 10:23:46 PST |
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Bug on Nose Mask: Wood Mask Mexican Folk Art US $34.95 End Date: Wednesday Feb-10-2010 14:00:46 PST |
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Colorful Beadwork MASK Huichol Art~~Mexican Artisan~NEW US $103.45 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Feb-10-2010 19:27:40 PST |
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Mayan Shaman's Mask, circa 6th Century Yucatan US $1,750.00 End Date: Thursday Feb-11-2010 6:22:34 PST |
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DEER & SCORPION~Mexico Huichol Beaded MASK ART~NEW US $98.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Feb-11-2010 6:52:50 PST |
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c.1915 CLOWN DANCE MASK W/TONGUE OUT, VERACRUZ MEXICO US $99.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Feb-11-2010 7:59:58 PST |
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c. 1915 WOOD PAYASO DANCE MASK, GURRERRO MEXICO US $49.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Feb-11-2010 8:22:54 PST |
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COLORFUL HAND PAINTED CLAY MASK , MEXICO FOLK ART US $19.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Feb-11-2010 9:14:42 PST |
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MEXICAN HANDMADE GLASS MASK/CANDLE HOLDER US $17.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Feb-11-2010 9:35:12 PST |

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