Celebration of Master Weavers, Ceremonial Masks, Folkloric Wood Carvings
Event Category: All Events, Artistic Events, and Art Openings and Exhibits
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Celebration of Master Weavers, Ceremonial Masks, Folkloric Wood Carvings
Considered the best mask museum in Mexico, the Another Face of Mexico / Otra Cara de Mexico Mask Museum, features a special collection of 650 ceremonial masks. There are select masks for sale.
Mexico’s Master Zapotec weaver Jacobo Mendoza and his medal winning son Jacobito will show and sell their famous rugs and wall hangings at the Mask Museum Gallery. Both Mendozas have won numerous awards for their exquisite work with silk, alpaca, mohair, wool and gold and silver threads, all using natural dyes. Their works are represented in various museums and fine galleries throughout Mexico and the US.
Jacobo and Jacobito will be available for private showings and sales. For custom orders please call for an appointment or additional information at +52 951-318-0368 or +52 951-400-6081
Blanca Gomez’s roots are in Oaxaca’s wood carving village of Arrazola. In San Miguel she continues the folkloric tradition of painting whimsical carved creatures as well as small paintings and other delightful items, easily to packed and given as charming Mexican gifts.
Fees: Free/Gratis
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