Tribal masks

tondra · #1 01-14-2003, 01:32 AM

I did an archival search before posting this question, but could not find any information on whether DR tribal/native masks (for decorative purposes only) are found there. I have a friend requesting I buy some for him as he is a collector, but I don't even know if they exist in the DR. Anyone have any information?

Thanks,

Tondra

jojocho · #2 01-14-2003, 08:23 AM

There are no tribal masks down here that I know of, but a carnival mask should be a nice colorful addition to his collection ;-)

Hillbilly · #3 01-16-2003, 10:53 PM

You can find carnival masks in La Vega and Santiago. There are different styles for each city and in Santiago for each part of town. They can be expensive...

Sorry, no tribes here. Wiped out by 1570 or there abouts.....

HB

tondra · #4 01-16-2003, 11:26 PM

Thanks for the info. My friend is willing to pay up to $100 US. Is that enough?

Tondra

Marc · #5 01-17-2003, 12:13 AM

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Originally posted by Hillbilly
You can find carnival masks in La Vega and Santiago. There are different styles for each city and in Santiago for each part of town. They can be expensive...

Sorry, no tribes here. Wiped out by 1570 or there abouts.....

HB

Dear Mr H. Billy.

There are excellent genuine tribal masks carved by the ancient tribes for sale in the DR. You can buy them on the beach in Sosua.

HONEST! And at a SPECIAL PRICE! CHEAPY CHEAPY! I know this to be true, the vendors told me so.

marc

Escott · #6 01-17-2003, 05:37 AM

Yup and they are made in Haiti so they must be even more valuable!

rendul · #7 01-17-2003, 12:37 PM

We purchased a beautiful ebony large tribal mask for my son in a shop in Cabarete last August. They also sell Taina art and other souvenirs. There are tons of these stores on the north coast!!

tondra · #8 01-17-2003, 03:01 PM

Thanks for all suggestions. I may just plan a trip to Cabarete as well! I wanted to get out of the AI anyway.

Tondra

Hillbilly · #9 01-18-2003, 01:33 PM

While there might be attempts to create something "Taino" there just isn't anything to base it on. The masks from Haiti are, at least, based on African tribal costumes/customs...

HB, laughing at Cabarete as a center for "authentic" Taino art....

Marc: I know it's true, I saw it on MTV!!

Good one!!

tondra · #10 01-18-2003, 01:52 PM

I will let my friend know that there are no DR tribal masks, but other forms of tribal masks are available. Sounds like the only authentic forms of mask in the DR may be carnival masks (but pricey). Thanks for the lively discussion too!

Tondra