Overview

Both long time devotees of the Guatemalan mask/dance culture and newcomers to the subject will be equally fascinated by this colourful and informative book. Hundreds of masks, many accompanied by contextual photographs, appear in full colour and are identified in detail. The author also explains how to evaluate the age of a mask through an examination of patina and repair. Village rental agencies, called 'morarias', their walls and ceilings covered with costumes and masks, are also featured, as are masks used by life-size folk saints. Several original dance scripts have been translated, giving the reader the rare opportunity to view the relationship of the masked characters to their place in the ritual dance culture.

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Author:   Jim Pieper
Publisher:   University of New Mexico Press
Imprint:   University of New Mexico Press
Dimensions:   Width: 23.00cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 30.50cm
Weight:   1.678kg
ISBN:  

9780826341433

ISBN 10:   0826341438
Pages:   284
Publication Date:   15 August 2006
Audience:   Adult education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Further / Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Jim Pieper is an expert on the ceremonial Guatemalan culture. He lives in southern California.

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