Dance mask (6) - Italy - 1960-1970
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Six wall-mounted decorative masks dating from the 1960s–1970s, made of plaster and paper (cartapesta) from Italy, each about 20 × 20 cm and 100 g, in new condition.
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These images show a collection of decorative ceramic or porcelain masks, often inspired by the Venice Carnival and Mardi Gras traditions. They are typically vintage wall-mounted decorative items, many produced in the 1980s and characterized by hand-painted decorations.
Characteristics of the models shown
Materials: They are predominantly made of ceramic, porcelain, or plaster. Some artisanal variants may be made of papier-mâché.
Styles and Subjects:
Pierrot Face: Masks with the classic white base and black details (often a tear) and red lips.
Butterfly Masks: Models with decorations echoing butterfly wings around the eyes.
Mardi Gras/Carnival Masks: Decorated with floral motifs, musical notes or feathers, often with gold accents.
Use: They are mainly intended for wall decoration and often come with ribbons to hang.
These images show a collection of decorative ceramic or porcelain masks, often inspired by the Venice Carnival and Mardi Gras traditions. They are typically vintage wall-mounted decorative items, many produced in the 1980s and characterized by hand-painted decorations.
Characteristics of the models shown
Materials: They are predominantly made of ceramic, porcelain, or plaster. Some artisanal variants may be made of papier-mâché.
Styles and Subjects:
Pierrot Face: Masks with the classic white base and black details (often a tear) and red lips.
Butterfly Masks: Models with decorations echoing butterfly wings around the eyes.
Mardi Gras/Carnival Masks: Decorated with floral motifs, musical notes or feathers, often with gold accents.
Use: They are mainly intended for wall decoration and often come with ribbons to hang.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Paper type
Papier-mache
Number of objects
6
Material
Paper, Plaster
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
As new - unused
Height
20 cm
Width
20 cm
Weight
100 g
Estimated period
1960-1970
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