Rosa Rojas Morales, Borucan artist
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Rosa Rojas Morales, Borucan artist

Rosa, one of the few women artists in Boruca, enjoys working with others, as she loves trading ideas and inspiration with other artists
Emilio Granda Obando, Borucan Artist
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Emilio Granda Obando, Borucan Artist

Emilio proudly creates his masks at Taller Brún̈crin̈ and has spent many years refining his art.
Boruca Timeline
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Boruca Timeline

The Boruca people have suffered to maintain their beautiful culture and art. Through these hardships, they were able to blossom and learn from their trials and tribulations.
Juego de los Diablitos
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Juego de los Diablitos

For Borucans, these masks symbolize protective nature spirits. Masks have a special place in their hearts because they saved the very existence of their ancestors and culture.
Bernardo Gonzalez Maroto, Borucan Artist
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Bernardo Gonzalez Maroto, Borucan Artist

Bernardo is a prolific artist, who is often in high demand in his village. He sometimes carves his own pieces, but mostly spends his time collaborating with other artists
Luis Miguel Rojas Morales, Borucan Artist
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Luis Miguel Rojas Morales, Borucan Artist

Luis Miguel has a great passion for the Boruca masks and tradition, and he hopes to further improve his technique and painting skills.
Bestsellers of 2018
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Bestsellers of 2018

Gourds, puppets, ceramics--oh my! 2018 brought us so many cool, new products, which seemed to spark customers’ interests.
Francisco Rojas Morales, Borucan Artist
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Francisco Rojas Morales, Borucan Artist

Francisco is one of the most accomplished painters. He treats his masks like white, 3-D canvases, in which colors flow naturally without any pre-planning.
Neftali Rojas Morales, Borucan Artist
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Neftali Rojas Morales, Borucan Artist

Neftali has become an accomplished painter, and the sophistication in this year’s work stands out and has reached a new level!