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In the present state of Vera Cruz on the Gulf of Mexico and surrounded by the states of Tamaulipas, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Tabasco, Puebla, Hidalgo and San Lu?s Potos?, great Pre-Columbian cultures thrived. Among these cultures are the Olmeca, the Huasteca and the Totonaca. It is believed these cultures began 100 years B.C.. Huge and elaborate ceremonial centers were constructed for the many ceremonies that were customary for these cultures. One such ceremony is still one of the most famous in all of Mexico, known as "The Flight of the Papantlaco", performed to implore the Natural Forces to bring rain for healthy crops. The Spanish Conquest reached this area in 1518 headed by Juan of Grijalva. The City of Vera Cruz was founded a year later by Hernan Cortes. Upon achieving Independence, Mexico maintained Vera Cruz with all of it's rich history and heritage. This area is one of the richest archeological sights for lovers of Pre-Columbian art and history. This mask is a replica of the many masks used by the Totonaca and other cultures of that era. Measures 12" high x 11" wide.
Added on: Nov 30, 2001 | Hits: 12815
tibetan ritual dance.
Added on: Jun 17, 2002 | Hits: 12946
pictures of this year's parade. ( Giant puppets )
Added on: Oct 07, 2002 | Hits: 12996
one photo tibetan ritual dance
Added on: Jun 17, 2002 | Hits: 13011
Da Khuree style 19th century Papier-mache, polychrome, and horsehair
Added on: Nov 08, 2002 | Hits: 13082
Share a spot of tea and a mad party with Alice in Wonderland
Added on: Oct 07, 2002 | Hits: 13139
one photo Ch'wibari (An Old Bachelor) from the Pongsam Mask Drama
Added on: Sep 28, 2002 | Hits: 13152
One photo showing Greenland Maskedancer Nuka Lyberth
Added on: Jun 11, 2002 | Hits: 13155
One photo Somu (A Young Shaman) from the Yangju Pyolsandae Drama
Added on: Sep 28, 2002 | Hits: 13165
large Early/Middle Mochica Copper Mask, circa 300 BC to 200 AD.Mochica civilization, which preceded the Incan in Peru
Added on: Jul 10, 2002 | Hits: 13167
one photo Hongpaek Yangban (Red/White Aristocrat) from the Kosong Ogwangdae Mask Dance
Added on: Sep 28, 2002 | Hits: 13175
masks from around the world.mainly mexican
Added on: Nov 08, 2002 | Hits: 13178
The night before the Balinese New Year celebration of Nyepi everyone takes to the streets to scare up the evil spirits.
Added on: Jul 21, 2002 | Hits: 13187
Critical mass as dancers enter a ground-drawn spiral.
Added on: Jun 17, 2002 | Hits: 13193
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