The Lucuma Blog

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

Esteban enjoys envisioning and designing his own pieces and collaborates with several painters to make them really pop.

Marcos is a master Borucan artist, equipped with a bold imagination, years of carving experience, and exceptional painting skills.

After plenty of hard work, Jose Manuel has improved his art immensely--he is now much more satisfied with his finished products.

Omer loves carving and has plans to create smaller pieces such as necklaces and other jewelry in his free time.

These intricate, magical Boruca masks have made such a positive impact on the Boruca village. But what goes into bringing these pieces to life? Watch as master carver Marlon and professional painte...

Get lost in tropical Costa Rica and wander through the Rainforest Mask sale and exhibit at Selby Gardens. The masks return for the 15th consecutive year to enchant locals and art enthusiasts with ...

Follow along with Don and Alessandra's trip to visit with the Boruca Mask artists in Costa Rica. Come back fo updates throughout the journey.