Mexican Masks and Puppets: Master Carvers of the Sierra de Puebla
2014
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In the Mexican states of Puebla and Veracruz, old masked dances have survived in isolated mountain regions. These dances include wonderful masks of humans and animals, masks with beautiful, comic, or wicked faces. Created by Indigenous master carvers, mascareros, these masks and puppets appear during religious fiestas. Over 700 vivid color photos reveal these masks and puppets in all their glory. The thoroughly researched text answers the questions about who made these beautiful works of art, who these dance characters are, and the nature of the religion they represent.
Main title:
Mexican Masks and Puppets: Master Carvers of the Sierra de Puebla / Bryan J. Stevens
Imprint:
Schiffer Publishing Ltd (US), 2012.
Collation:
208 p. , col. illustrations.
ISBN:
9780764340277 (hbk)
Language:
English
BRN:
1924609