Famous Mexican Folk Art

September 3, 2011

Mexican folk art celebrates the heritage and spiritual beliefs of a proud people. Many artisans are Mestizos, persons of Mexican-Indian ancestry. They draw upon Spanish and Indian influences to create masterpieces that reflect their culture—from the colorful masks of the Nahua Indians to the crafted-metal thank offerings, or milagros, of the Catholic artists.

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