Venetian Porcelain Paper Mache Wall Mask

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by ArtPicker, Feb 27, 2020.

  1. ArtPicker

    ArtPicker Member

    Anyone have thoughts on this?
    It appears old. Very well crafted.
    The paper mache feels almost like a crispy leather and is attached to the top of the mask, and the ruffles on the bottom of the mask just hang loosely.
    Looks like there was a backing that got removed.
    Measures 11 1/2" tall and 10" wide.
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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    looks worn.......
     
    komokwa, Feb 28, 2020
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  3. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Those were ubiquitous when...? 1990s? Someone will remember. A crafts fair item.

    Debora
     
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  4. ArtPicker

    ArtPicker Member

    Looks aged yes, at least by the cracks in the white glaze(?)
     
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  5. ArtPicker

    ArtPicker Member

    Will look into the crafts fair lead. Thanks Debra!
     
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  6. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Late 80s and early 90s, those were. There was jewellery as well.
     
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  7. laura9797

    laura9797 Well-Known Member

    my mother brought me back a couple from her trip to Venice in the early 90's.
     
    laura9797, Feb 28, 2020
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  8. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Ah, memory serves!

    Debora
     
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  9. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    It does indeed! These spook the hell out of me.
     
    Ownedbybear, Feb 28, 2020
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  10. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Oh, me too. I find them creepy.

    Debora
     
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