Harlot Mask

Fasching celebration, Germany

9 inches, painted papier mache, glitter, wire

Fasching, also called Carnival, was an annual festival very much like the Madi Gras and has been celebrated since the 13th century in many German cities and villages.

Below the dark eye shadow the masks eyelids are blue sequins and long lashes of fine copper wire. There are eye openings in the mask hidden behind the lashes and vision is surprisingly good, plus openings in the mask below the nose for breathing and at the mouth. The masks huge pink lips in combination with the seductive eye treatment surely suggest a harlot. The inside of the mask is marked "Bluess, Kunstler-Larve." Overall condition of this special mask is excellent. It’s thick, strong construction is made for repeated use.

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