El Jumil

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Devils, angels, jaguars and other fantastic creatures peer down at you from the walls of this shop. Masks are well-known traditional handicrafts of Guerrero state, mostly used in regional fiestas, though there are also some decorative pieces carved from cattle skulls, contemporary masks that border on steampunk and antique wood carvings from Jaliaca de Campo, depicting the seven deadly sins.

Owner Magdaleno is happy to chat with you about the art of mask-making if you show a real interest.