Its population constitutes about one fourth of the Bay Area's total population. There are 15 cities (see list below) ranging from Palo Alto in the north, to Gilroy in the south. San Jose is the largest city in the County, with a population of nearly one million, and is the administrative site of County Government. A significant portion of the county's land area is unincorporated ranch and farmland. Nearly 92% of the population lives in cities.
Biombo masks are usually carved from wood and coloured with red tukula powder, a dye made from the camwood tree. The eyes are a typical coffee bean shape.
Paper Mache Masks and the Vejigante:What is the Vejigante? The vejigante (vey-hee-GANT-eh)is a mischievous character that stars in the Carnivals of Puerto Rico. Traditionally he wears a papier mache mask and a colorful robe. Masks of Ponce, in addition to being very well crafted, are some of the most wildly artistic masks in the world. Read more about the Vejigante! Few of the full-sized masks can be found outside of Puerto Rico. The process of mask making and the history of thevejigante can be a fun cultural activity. In a classroom setting or at home, the art of papier mache can be taught to people of all ages.