Artist Flyer: Pedro J. La Viera Matos, Mascaras Maker
Subject
Pedro J. La Viera Matos
Puerto Rican, born 1954
MediumPaper
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineConnecticut Cultural Heritage Arts Program collections
DescriptionArtist flyer for Pedro J. La Viera Matos, Mascaras Maker.
Object number2015.196.90.2a-b
CopyrightIn Copyright
NotesBiographical Note: Pedro J. La Viera Matos is a maker of vejigante masks in Loiza Puerto Rico. Born in 1954, he is one of the premier artists in this tradition on the island, creating masks and costumes for the Loiza festivities that commemorate St. James (Apostol Santiago) defeating the Moors in Spain. In this festival, both in Loiza and also in New Haven, Connecticut, folk dances featuring costumed vejigante dancers were a major element of the presentation. CCHAP met this artist in 1998 on a research trip to Puerto Rico. The flyer contains important information about the vejigante tradition.Cataloging Note: This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services MA-245929-OMS-20.
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