I just found this photo of three papier mache masks which are worn by Puerto Rican marchers at carnival time. They are decorated differently and obviously made by the same guy. You can see more typical Vejigantes by going to the Caribbean Category on this site. I live in downtown Lancaster, PA, which has a large population of Puerto Ricans living within walking distance of me, but these three masks were photographed on the island… a great place for masquerade. 1205
Vejigantes are a beloved Puerto Rican tradition: vividly-painted and fierce-looking masks, used in the celebrations of Ponce’s Carnival.
With the exception of a few other Caribbean islands, this spectacular type of Devil mask is unique in the world of mask design. Even though these masks have a long snout and lots of big horns, they are made of paper mache which is light weight and comfortable to wear. Vejigantes characters carry blown-up cow bladders with which they make sounds and hit people throughout the processions. The crazy antics of these guys make them the most popular feature at the parades and other events. The Carnaval de Ponce is an annual celebration that lasts one week and ends on the day before Ash Wednesday. Thus, it is generally held in February and sometimes in March. It is one of the oldest carnivals of the Americas, coinciding with the Mardi Gras of New Orleans, the Carnival of Venice and Rio de Janeiro. Lent is a season of forty days, not counting Sundays, which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday. It is a time of repentance, fasting and preparation for the coming of Easter. It is a time of self-examination and reflection… but it also a time for great celebrations and big parties. Save Save
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Angel Sánchez Ortiz holding one of his vejigante masks, Puerto Rican carnival mask making, 2007; Holyoke, Massachusetts; Photography by Maggie Holtzberg
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The mask is 30" tall by 28" wide. The facial part is 10" tall. 19" front to back. Papier-mâché
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Have you ever seen an Alebrije? ♣ Alebrijes are brightly coloured Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures. The first alebrije originated with Pedro Linares. In 1936, when he was 30 years old, Linares was ill, he had fever and hallucinated. In his nightmares, he was in a forest with rocks and clouds. Many of them became wild, unnaturally coloured creatures…
Q: Apologies for attaching incorrect photos. Here are jpegs of the the front, back and side of the mask. Please tell me whatever you can about this beautiful mask. Thank you. Marcey, 1047 A: Vejigantes are from Ponce, Puero Rico, and are among the most creative masks used for carnival parades around the world. This one was done by Miguel Caraballo. A larger one is shown on post #745. The Vejigante represents the evil Moors who battled St. James in Spain hundreds of years ago. Its design and colors are more African than European, which demonstrates the influence of blacks in the Caribbean. A- Save
Learn about the Vejigante Mask. The Vejigante is a colorful character introduced into carnival celebrations in Puerto Rico hundreds of years ago.
