{"title":"Masks","description":"\u003cp\u003eMasks from around the world.  A Mask can be used to create a different persona for a wearer and are used in religious celebrations, as well as dances, parties and for decoration.  Frequently a Mask is created for for an individual person specifically to fit their face.  We work with mask makers, mainly in Mexico who are Masters or emerging masters of their craft.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mexican-ceramic-hanging-mask-jose-ayala-sotelo-4","title":"Vintage Mexican Ceramic Hanging Lizard Mask Ortega, Yellow","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique\/Vintage Ceramic Mask of Face \u0026amp; Lizard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall- 7 1\/4\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWide- 7\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep- 3 1\/4\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEleuterio Ortega Hernandez is grandfather to the Ortega family from Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, Mexico. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhile he and his wife worked in the fields in the planting and harvesting seasons, they used their spare time engaged in developing their art. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEleuterio made elaborate Tastoan dance masks (Dance of the Spanish conquest of Mexico). also began to design more surreal figures. He took his clay from mines in Tonalá as does Gerardo, his son, today. The large chunks of earth are pulvarized and then mixed with a harder clay called liga.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ortega family is known for Barro Betus pottery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis antique mask is rare and is a museum quality piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis decorative face can be either hung on the wall or placed on a table.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe face is hand painted and hand formed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGorgeous yellow and other bright colors have been painted the face.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is a wonderful piece of Mexican folk art.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGorgeous as a gift or for your home.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Eleuterio Ortega Hernandez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18730559504457,"sku":"","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1117\/1358\/products\/IMG_2261_9ddb1fab-af3d-4ea6-94e3-cb4647fc6696.jpg?v=1550602746"},{"product_id":"wood-mask-hand-carved-painted-folk-art-aztec-warrior-w-milagros-jose-manuel-mejia","title":"Wood Mask Aztec Gentleman Hand Made Jose Manuel Mejia","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWood Aztec Mask with Milagros From Mexico.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall\/Height- 10\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWide- 8\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep- 3 1\/2\" (measured from back to nose)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe mask were made by Master craftsman Jose Manuel Mejia.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHe has received many awards and has been recognized by the Mexican government as a master craftsman.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMr Mejia lives in Santa Maria, Michoacan, Mexico. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll his masks are hand tooled and hand painted.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe mask is made to look like a Mexican Pre-Hispanic gentleman.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe head piece has wood corn and red feathers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese masks were originally made for traditional dances.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMexican mask-folk art refers to the making and use of masks for various traditional dances and ceremony in Mexico. 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