MORE MASKS...

During the last few days of the residency, I secure permission to photograph objects in the store room above a shop; near the synagogue. This enables me to spend more time taking pictures, and to reflect about what I am doing, without disturbing customers.



It is strange to be surrounded by all these objects saved from destruction by the Antiques trade and by the passion of the owner, who confides his intention to create a museum.
Caracteristically, the tribal masks I wish to photograph are no longer for sale.
This juxtapposition of objects from different faiths evokes the ancient Cabinet of Curiosities... and the Futurists remarks about 'Museums: Cemeteries!...'.
I hope to use these masks in a new 'MUSEO-GRAPHIES' series...