The Carnival Masks of Jacmel, Haiti, Are a Papier-Maché Fever Dream

As part of a special series for 2022, we’re doing a deep visual dive into fascinating Carnival traditions around the world. Carnival in the coastal Haitian town of Jacmel is a showcase for Haiti’s artists and a trip through the looking glass for animal lovers. The town’s festivities are renowned for the papier-maché masks that don’t so much depict animals as conjure visions of them. The images are stunning: from the tart red and yellow of the jaguar to the searching eyes of the alligator, the artists of Jacmel offer…

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