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Handcrafted African mask created with the papier-mâché technique used by the masters of the Venice Carnival.

Dimensions: 28cm maximum diameter
Weight: 150 g
Colors: black, red, green, orange, cream acrylic
Unique piece

The “Tribù” mask can be worn but also used as a decoration to hang or display on a flat surface.

The classic "Passport" mask usually has the typical colors of the village of origin and was used as a sign to be recognized during travel.

The mask was created through a meticulous technique:

  1. Clay sculpture
  2. Clay mold (plaster casting)
  3. Clay extraction and mold finishing
  4. Laying of paper and gauze
  5. Post production (gluing, cutting of eyeholes, coloring)

The materials used are: glass mastic, alabaster plaster, newspaper, vaseline (to maintain the mold), vinyl glue, sandpaper, brushes, cans of acrylic color, beeswax.

Centocani Branco Teatrale is an artistic and cultural association that brings theater to places where it doesn't exist. Our artistic offering is based on the traditions of popular theater and on social and community theater. We organize workshops and tutorials aimed at promoting theatrical art across the world. The theatrical craft of mask making is one of many expressive techniques, coordinated by artistic director Davide Falbo.

www.centocani.com/it

 

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Item #P38277

  • In condition as donated.

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