Mint Museum

On Saturday afternoon I attended the Mint Museum. This was actually my first time visiting the place. I've driven passed the place many times but I've never actually gone inside. Overall it was a nice experience to see all the variations of art from different eras.

Arts of Africa
The first photo sort of looks like they're voodoo dolls. Although they're creepy looking, I do like the exaggerated features. I also admire the details of the hands and feet of the woodwork.

Ancestral Screen, Nduen Fobara, 20th century
Nigeria, Kalabari Ijo Peoples, Pokia Family Workshop
Wood, pigments, iron
Collection of Charles and Kent Davis

Epa mask, 20th century
Niger'a, Yoruba Peoples, Ekiti region, Adeshina Family Workshop
Wood and pigments
Collection of Michael Gallis

Masks of Mexico
These masks are just frightening. Especially the Diablo ones. Apparently these masks are worn during certain holidays to re-enact the journey of shepherd children to honor the infant Jesus and the devils impede their trek. But I think the representations vary depending on certain areas in Mexico.

Jaguar Mask 20th Century
Mexico. Zitlala or Acatlan area, Guerrero
Leather, paint, metal, boar hair, painted cloth
Gift of Gretchen and Nelson Grice 2012.87.13

Fashion Silhouettes
Unfortunately I didn't get any photos of the silhouettes. But I did get photos of traditional clothing of Traje in Guatemala.

Miscellaneous
These photos sort of give me that Victorian Era feeling.

I don't remember what area these were from, maybe Central America or Mexico, but it had a lot of pottery and these clay figurines or some sort. I have to admit, they're pretty adorable.