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Sarasota News Leader March 22, 2013 Page 74 the animals and surroundings of the Costa Rican rainforest and emphasize the importance of maintaining the environment. The ���combinados,��� or combination masks, feature a synthesis of the two themes. While the majority of the masks are carved into wood from the fast-growing balsa tree and painted, there are a few specialty pieces that are carved from the harder cedar wood and left unadorned. prices ranging from a little more than $200 to more than $600 ��� had been sold. All of the masks are for sale, and, according to Selby Gardens Manager Marilynn Shelley, they go fast. By the end of the exhibition���s opening reception, which lasted from 6 to 8 p.m. on March 7, more than 80 of the masks ��� with Those who still plan to see the exhibition, however, need not worry they will be stepping into an empty gallery: All of the purchased masks will remain on display until the exhibition has concluded. Taking into account the fact that all of the masks except for one had sold by the end of last year���s exhibition, as well as the fact that this year���s opening night surpassed last year���s in sales, Shelley predicted there may not be any unclaimed masks at the end of this year���s showing. (From left) Borucan artists and brothers Francisco Rojas Morales and Pedro Rojas Morales pose with a few of their favorite ���combinados��� style Borucan masks, made from balsa wood and acrylic. The masks above the mantle (from left) are Sunrise Orchid���s Bird & Froggy Friends by Mario Rojas Morales, Meet Me at Sunset & Vines by Domingo Rojas Morales, Orchida Grande con Colibris by Marco Rojas Morales, More Humming than Hopping by Francisco Rojas Morales and Peaceful Spirit with Orchids by Francisco Rojas Morales.