SKU MPSM528 Venetian Rosa Wall Mask
- Drawing upon the masks that are at the center of the Venetian festival of il Carnevale di Venezia for inspiration, this wall mask is an enchanting decoration, suitable for any home or office. With a design that mingles flamboyance and elegance, this piece closely emulates the costumes and masks that permeated the festival that began in the 11th century. Such disguises were worn as part of the festival, and frequently used by the nobility and commoners alike to mix among people of other social classes and otherwise engage in illicit activity without fear of being recognized. Here, you can easily picture this delicately feminine mask and the wide brimmed hat that are depicted being put to such use. With the mask and floral patterns portrayed in muted bronze tones, the rest is colored in deep shades of blue and purple, and accented by touches of deep red to the decorative flowers and lips. Standing 10 " tall and 9 " wide at its widest point, this piece is wonderfully sculpted of cold-cast resin.
Price: $48.95
SKU MPSM527 Venetian Liliana Wall Mask
This elegant wall mask; with pearl flower and butterfly designs, is made out of hand painted cold-cast resin in beautifully subdued bronze tones. Such masks are an essential feature of iL Carnevale di Venezia. Venice`s Carnival began in the 11th century, and the wearing of masks and costumes was well established by 1436, when mask makers or Mascereri were officially recognized with their own guild. The practice of wearing masks for disguise reached its peak in the 18th century when Venetians of different social classes used Carnevale as an excuse to mingle and, in some case, to find illicit adventures without fear of recognition or retribution. Measuring 13" in length and 5 1/2" at its widest point, this wall mask is a great accent to any room, home or office. This very unique and collectible piece is sure to become the highlight of your collection.
Price: $49.95
SKU MPAZ SM529 Venetian Mask Patrizia - Bringing you to the revelry and merriment of il Carnevale di Venezia, this hall hanging takes the form of a Venetian Mask for Carnival; a festival that began in the 11th century, where carnival masks allowed party-goers to mingle and revel without being recognized, and indeed step outside of their normal selves.
This mask displays the elaborate ornamentation often found upon such masks, with decidedly feminine features accented by floral designs and the image of a peacock, which forms the left side of the mask, with its beautiful feathers creating a flourish that accents the entire piece, from top to bottom.
Made of cold cast resin, this wall mask is hand painted to give the impression that it is created from sculpted bronze. It measures approximately 13 1/4" in length and 6 1/2" wide.
Price: $48.95
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