Chrottni mask from Flums, St Gallen, Switzerland

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Chrottni mask

Flums, St. Gallen canton, Switzerland

10.3 inches, wood, hair, cloth

Q: My husband was collecting masks. Now we moved to an apartment and there is no room. Any ideas? Gisa, 11-15-11, 239

A: Your husband found some wonderful folk masks from rural Switzerland that are desirerable to collectors. Called "Chrottni" this one was carved by Peter Cavelti from Flums, St Gallen, about 35 years ago, but was sold to a collector instead of being used in the local celebration. Very nice mask!

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