The masks seen in the website are authentic, have been danced and for the most part have been recieved directly fom the maskmaker or the community in which they originate.
So enjoy, browse and learn
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| Excavations in Mexico have yielded masks dating from 6000 BC. Prehispanic history uncovers evidence that masks were used to cover the faces of dieties and people were sacrificed wearing masks and costume. Masks were worn during the Aztec empire and employed during a wide range of dances. The XVI century and the Spanish invasion saw an introduction of many dances with masks into the new world promoting christian faith and recounting biblical events. | ||||||||||||
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| Today dances with masks are still present in modern day Mexico. Dances are incorporated in many ceremonial occasions and are made and worn by the Indians and Mestizos of small pueblos all across Mexico. The masks seen in the website are authentic, have been danced and for the most part have been recieved directly fom the maskmaker or the community in which they originate. So enjoy, browse and learn |
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