Masks have a long history in Mesoamerica, and they have been used in theatrical productions, dances, and rituals in Mexico from ancient times through the present day. Of these five masks, two are reproductions of ancient masks, one is an actual ancient mask, and two are 20th-century masks likely worn in modern Mestizo (mixed Hispanic and indigenous cultures) festival … [Read more...] about Mexican Masks, Past and Present: Researched by Emily McClain and Joshua Burd
These two vessels, the Ceramic Bowl Reproduction with Geometric Design and the Ceramic Bowl Reproduction with Fish and Geometric Designs, are accurate reproductions of two vessels that were made by the ancient Native American cultures known as the Mimbres, a sub-culture of the Mogollon of the American Southwest. The Mimbres are well-known for their finely crafted, … [Read more...] about Reproductions of Mogollon-Mimbres Ceramic Vessels: Researched, Conserved, and Reconstructed by Macaylah Gant Hodge