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This mask is 8 inches tall, 7 inches wide, and 3\u00bd inches deep. It has been imprecisely repainted.<\/p>\n The back is heavily stained from use.<\/p>\n The second Moj\u00edca is another that combines now familiar features in a unique manner, with painted blush spots, prominent dimples, arches over the eyes that sweep down the cheeks, and tiny teeth. I bought this from a mask dealer in Mexico City\u2014Sergio Roman\u2014in 1996.<\/p>\n This is another Moj\u00edca with a manic expression.<\/p>\n This mask is 7 inches tall, 7 inches wide, and 3\u00bc inches deep.<\/p>\n The back is battered and worn.<\/p>\n I got the next mask recently, in 2014, from the Indigo Arts Gallery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I couldn’t resist the unusual hairline, which reminds me of the evil Queen in the movie Snow White.\u2122 Also note the stylized teeth.<\/p>\n Otherwise, as you probably noticed, this is a rather typical Moj\u00edca mask that combines some of the usual elements.<\/p>\n This mask is 9 inches tall, 7 inches wide, and 4\u00bd inches deep.<\/p>\n The back may have been varnished; it is clearly worn.<\/p>\n I will end with another Cort\u00e9z contender, an Espa\u00f1ol from Veracruz in the Moj\u00edca style. I bought this mask from Robin and Barbara Cleaver in 1996.<\/p>\n There is the usual high relief hairline along with quite a stylish mustache that was also carved in relief. This mask is 7\u00bd inches tall, 6\u00bc inches wide, and 3 inches deep.<\/p>\n The metal staple in the forehead is another identifying feature. Note the painted teeth.<\/p>\n This mask is old and heavily danced.<\/p>\n I hope that you have enjoyed seeing these Moj\u00edca masks. It must be obvious that I find them irresistible.<\/p>\n Next week I will return to Carnival bulls, showing you some from my collection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This week I will present one more group of Moj\u00edca masks from my collection. The first Moj\u00edca has a modern appearance that again reminds one of the practice of organizing the human face into planes, as one sees in Cubism. … 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