Both long time devotees of the Guatemalan maskdance culture and newcomers tothe subject will be equally fascinated by this colorful and informative book.Hundred... » 

Both long time devotees of the Guatemalan maskdance culture and newcomers tothe subject will be equally fascinated by this colorful and informative book.Hundreds of masks many accompanied by contextual photographs appear in fullcolor and are identified in detail. The author also explains how to evaluatethe age of a mask through an examination of patina and repair.Village rental agencies called morarias their walls and ceilings coveredwith costumes and masks are also featured as are masks used by lifesize folksaints. Several original dance scripts have been translated giving the readerthe rare opportunity to view the relationship of the masked characters to theirplace in the ritual dance culture. «