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I have only seen this remarkable sculpting, which makes one think of “cubism,” on Moj\u00edca masks.<\/p>\n This mask is 7\u00bc inches tall, 5\u00be inches wide, and 4\u00bd inches deep.<\/p>\n The back demonstrates obvious wear.<\/p>\n The second Moj\u00edca mask is very unusual, as it depicts Malinche as a monkey, continuing and extending the theme of denigrating that character for her alleged betrayal of the Indians of the Americas. Obviously Malinche has become a symbolic figure. I bought this mask from Ren\u00e9 Bustamante in 1995. It was found in Tolima, Veracruz.<\/p>\n This monkey is depicted with a snotty nose! The mask has the usual forehead staple.<\/p>\n This mask is 8\u00bc inches tall, 6\u00bd inches wide, and 4 inches deep.<\/p>\n The back has normal wear.<\/p>\n Here I will interrupt this series of Moj\u00edcas to insert a worthy dance partner for the Monkey Malinche. I bought this mask from Ren\u00e9 Bustamante in 1996. He said that it was a Meco from the dance of the Conquest, from Tetelpa, Veracruz. I am calling him Hern\u00e1n Cortez. He has similar ears to the last mask, typical Moj\u00edca style vision slits, and a turned-up nose.<\/p>\n This mask has the tiny teeth and the staple on top that are typical of these Conquest masks.<\/p>\n The Cort\u00e9z mask is 10 inches tall, 6\u00bd inches wide, and 4 inches deep.<\/p>\n The back view reveals old repairs that fill gaps in the teeth, a split chin, and significant staining from use.<\/p>\n One could say that the next of these Moj\u00edcas is more simply carved, compared to the first two, but it has remarkable deeply carved dimples around the mouth. I bought this from the Craft and Folk Museum in Los Angeles, in 1995 (that museum later closed).<\/p>\n Here is another variable feature, painted blush marks on the cheeks.<\/p>\n This mask is 8 inches tall, 7\u00bd inches wide, and 4 inches deep.<\/p>\n The back is worn and has the usual contour found on most Moj\u00edca masks.<\/p>\n The fourth female mask in this series blends a number of the features from the previous masks. There are tiny dimples, small finely carved teeth, and dramatically carved eye sockets. This mask has a manic expression! This is another that I bought from Ren\u00e9 Bustamante, this one in 1996. It was said to be from Zacapoala, Veracruz.<\/p>\n From the side, this is a very satisfying mask, in terms of the intensity of its expression.<\/p>\n This mask is 7\u00bd inches tall, 7\u00be inches wide, and 4 inches deep.<\/p>\n The back has the usual contour.<\/p>\n Next week I will show one more group of Moj\u00edca masks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Last week I provided an introduction to the Moj\u00edca masks found in Veracruz. This week I will show further examples of these female clown masks. I purchased the first of these Moj\u00edca masks on EBay\u2122 in 2005. It had been … Read More <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n