Thanks to this website I started some projects like the mask you see here to wear it at the Puerto Rican Parade in Buffalo New York.
The vejigante tradition is a result of the Spanish and African influences on the island. Originally, vejigantes represented the Moors defeated by Spanish knights. Puerto Ricans of African descent added the grotesque masks to the costume.
In addition to being worn at festivals, the masks are considered folk art and can be found in cultural exhibits at museums such as El Museo del Barrio in New York City and the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C.
Now that I had seen with my own eyes that I can do this, my imagination is running wild with ideas to do. Thanks to Jackie the world will be able to see my creations. Thank you Jackie.
Add a comment
By 
Add a comment