Welcome to our new exhibit, Concealing Faces, Revealing Expressions: A student curated exhibition on Mexican masks. As traditional use of masks began to wane in the later half 20th century, a trend which had commenced in the early 1900s- the creating of masks for sale rather than for ceremonial use—waxed in even greater measure. Recognizing the mystery and beauty inherent in Mexican masks, many people began collecting this disappearing cultural legacy. Recent years have seen Mexican masks become popular folk art collectibles, and entire new mask types have been created to fill this market. The Museum of Peoples and Cultures has nearly 100 masks for you to see!
Phone: (801)422-0020
Event Days: Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat.
Event Hours: 9am to 5pm
Admission: Free
Location: Brigham Young University Museum of Peoples and Cultures