Links
The Institute of Crafts for the state of Jalisco is a great source when visiting Guadalajara, Mexico. They are instrumental in promoting the traditional arts of Jalisco. I always make it a point to go and visit when in town. I am always learning and seeing something new. The staff is very open about sharing their artisans with visitors.
The workshop and gallery of Antonio Mateos Nuno in Tonala, Jalisco, Mexico. Quality examples of polished pottery "barro brunido". While Antonio no longer produces the pottery, he is a master artisan who has won numerous prestigious awards. He maintains high standards employing local talent.
The National Mask Museum located in San Luis Potosi, Mexico
A San Francisco based site specializing in Guatemalan masks, Spanish colonial art, Talavera, ex-votos, santos, retablos, Mexican antiques and folk art.
100's of links about masks and their makers from around the world.
21 examples of earlier Huichol yarn paintings at the University of Pennsylvania. These are listed here for comparative purposes only and by no means imply special importance to the work.
Masks of the World offers a large collection of tribal, folk and contemporary masks from all over the world.
Japanese Noh Masks. Among the most refined masks being produced today. Worthwhile visiting the page illustrating the process of making a mask.
Los Amigos del Arte Popular: A group of collectors and lovers of Mexican folk art. Based in Southern California, regular group activities include visiting folk art collections, dealers and museums in California, Texas, Arizona and Mexico, including Mexico City, Guadalajara, Puebla and Cuernavaca. A friendly group and good networking source.
A gallery specializing in Guatemalan masks, wooden figures, slingshots, ceramics, paintings and textiles.
A gallery specializing in fine artwork from Southern, Eastern Central Africa.
Kala Madhyam is a site dedicated to promoting traditional and contemporary crafts representing the diversity of Continental Indian art and culture.
