Items related to Mexican Masks and Puppets: Master Carvers of the Sierra...
In the Mexican states of Puebla and Veracruz, old masked dances have survived in isolated mountain regions. These dances include wonderful masks of humans and animals, masks with beautiful, comic, or wicked faces. Created by Indigenous master carvers, mascareros, these masks and puppets appear during religious fiestas. Over 700 vivid color photos reveal these masks and puppets in all their glory. The thoroughly researched text answers the questions about who made these beautiful works of art, who these dance characters are, and the nature of the religion they represent. The Spanish conquerors strove to convert the Indian inhabitants of Mexico to Christianity. However, these converts secretly retained important deities from earlier times to accompany Christian elements, creating a poetic blend of beliefs. Given that these indigenous peoples have suffered many injustices, the masks, puppets, and dance dramas reflect many unresolved societal tensions along with veiled wishes for divine justice.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
Bryan J. Stevens began to collect Mexican masks in 1987, initially because these masks were so visually attractive. Researching these masks made them seem more vivid and underscored the talents of their carvers. He and his wife, Lucy, live in York, Pennsylvania.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherSchiffer
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 0764340271
- ISBN 13 9780764340277
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages224
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 36.97
Shipping:
FREE
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Seller Image
Mexican Masks and Puppets: Master Carvers of the Sierra De Puebla by Bryan J. Stevens [Hardcover ]
Published by
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0764340271
ISBN 13: 9780764340277
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 10
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9780764340277
Buy New
US$ 36.97
Convert currency
Seller Image
Mexican Masks & Puppets : Master Carvers of the Sierra de Puebla
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 15755421-n
Buy New
US$ 43.34
Convert currency
Seller Image
Mexican Masks and Puppets (Hardcover)
Published by
Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0764340271
ISBN 13: 9780764340277
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. In the Mexican states of Puebla and Veracruz, old masked dances have survived in isolated mountain regions. These dances include wonderful masks of humans and animals, masks with beautiful, comic, or wicked faces. Created by Indigenous master carvers, mascareros, these masks and puppets appear during religious fiestas. Over 700 vivid colour photos reveal these masks and puppets in all their glory. The thoroughly researched text answers the questions about who made these beautiful works of art, who these dance characters are, and the nature of the religion they represent. The Spanish conquerors strove to convert the Indian inhabitants of Mexico to Christianity. However, these converts secretly retained important deities from earlier times to accompany Christian elements, creating a poetic blend of beliefs. Given that these indigenous peoples have suffered many injustices, the masks, puppets, and dance dramas reflect many unresolved societal tensions along with veiled wishes for divine justice. AUTHOR: Bryan Stevens began to collect Mexican masks in 1987, initially because these masks were so vivid and underscored the talents of their carvers. SELLING POINTS: Indigenous masks and puppets used in Mexican dances explored Discusses the Sierra de Puebla region, the artists, the religious contexts, and the artwork Mask and puppet artists and their style of work are identified ILLUSTRATIONS: 716 colours photographs * Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780764340277
Buy New
US$ 45.99
Convert currency
Stock Image
Mexican Masks and Puppets Master Carvers of the Sierra de Puebla
Published by
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0764340271
ISBN 13: 9780764340277
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 3
Seller:
Rating
Book Description HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # GZ-9780764340277
Buy New
US$ 52.06
Convert currency
Seller Image
Mexican Masks & Puppets : Master Carvers of the Sierra de Puebla
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 15755421-n
Buy New
US$ 43.85
Convert currency
Stock Image
Mexican Masks and Puppets: Master Carvers of the Sierra de Puebla
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_0764340271
Buy New
US$ 59.75
Convert currency
Stock Image
Mexican Masks and Puppets: Master Carvers of the Sierra de Puebla
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New. Seller Inventory # Wizard0764340271
Buy New
US$ 61.71
Convert currency
Stock Image
Mexican Masks and Puppets: Master Carvers of the Sierra de Puebla
Published by
Schiffer Publishing
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0764340271
ISBN 13: 9780764340277
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # FrontCover0764340271
Buy New
US$ 60.97
Convert currency
Stock Image
Mexican Masks and Puppets: Master Carvers of the Sierra de Puebla
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Buy for Great customer experience. Seller Inventory # GoldenDragon0764340271
Buy New
US$ 62.16
Convert currency
Stock Image
Mexican Masks and Puppets
Published by
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0764340271
ISBN 13: 9780764340277
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 2
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Num Pages: 208 pages, 716 color photos. BIC Classification: AFTB; WFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 284 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1430. . 2012. Hardcover. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780764340277
Buy New
US$ 59.05
Convert currency