San Bartolo Aguacaliente, Guanajuato

11 inches, painted wood

Made by Myko Hurtado, 10, son of maskmaker Jose Munoz Hurtado for the Fariseos Masquerade of Holy Week. I love this mask. Artistic ability comes naturally to some children, but is often ruined by art teachers in my country. Creativity seems to always flourish in Mexico.