Masks Collection (#7)

Roman metalwork, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Roman metalwork, (1898). Examples of ancient Roman items made of bronze: Fig 1: Fountain-figure, representing a drunken Faun

St Bartholomews Hospital, London - An operating Theatre
St Bartholomews Hospital, Farringdon, City of London - An operating Theatre. Date: circa 1907

Sierra Leone - Gbangbama Devils (Native Jesters). Sierra Leone has a rich cultural history, with a strong presence of traditional local mascots, who (to this day) appear in the form of devils

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Museu Iberico da Mascara e do Traje. Winter Solstice Festivities. Braganca, Tras-os-Montes. Portugal

Venice, Veneto, Italy. Carnival masks details

A participant of the Carnival in Uquia takes a "selfie" with a "devil", Jujuy, Argentina. Hundreds of devils descend from the "Cerro Blanco" hill to celebrate the start

The "Descent of the Devil's" from the sacred "Cerro Blanco" hill in Uquia, Jujuy, Argentina. Hundreds of devils descend from the "Cerro Blanco" hill to celebrate

A devil mask of the Uquia's Carnival with bengala's during the "Descents of the Devil's", Jujuy, Argentina

Typical mask of Carnival of Venice, Venice, Veneto, Italy

Aosta valley, Allein, Italy. Alpine carnival Coumba Freida

USA, Louisiana, New Orleans, French Quarter, French Market, miniature masks

China, Hong Kong, Annual New Years Day Festival Parade, Lucky God

South Korea, Seoul, Traditional Wooden Mask

Buddha mask, Central Market, China Town, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Masks for sale in the Central Market, China Town, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Italy, Veneto, Venice, Venetian masks for sale

Carnival mask, Venice, Italy

Vietnam, Hanoi, souvenir masks

Saquisili Market, Wooden Animals Maks For Sale, Wool, Saquisili, Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador

Israel, Tel Aviv, Purim holiday masks

Traditional big-headed masks of Minho at the historical centre of Viana do Castelo. Our Lady of Agony Festivities, the biggest traditional festival in Portugal

Traditional mask, Dongtai Road Antiques Market, Shanghai, China

Venice, Veneto, Italy; A masked character in the city during Carnival

Masks and Rock Tombs in Myra, Lycia, Turquoise Coast, Turkey

Masks in Myra, Lycia, Turquoise Coast, Turkey

Carnival boats parade and tourists along the Cannaregio canal. Venice, Veneto, Italy

Detail of Teatro Argentina. It is one of the oldest theatres in Rome, and was inaugurated on 1732. Rome, Italy

Carnival shop, Venice, Veneto, Italy

Bonfire made by the Caretos to celebrate the Winter Solstice. Salsas, Tras-os-Montes. Portugal

Heart-shaped costume standing on a bridge at the Venice Carnival, Venice, Italy

Heart-shaped costume at the Venice Carnival, Venice, Italy

Heart-shaped costumes at the Venice Carnival, Venice, Italy

Heart-shaped costumes posing on a bridge at the Venice Carnival, Venice, Italy

Heart-shaped costume stands in front of a sculpture of a lion at the Venice Carnival, Venice, Italy

Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Carnia, The traditional carnival in Sauris

Decorative masks in Liwan Park, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Venetians masks, Burano artisanship, Burano village, Venice district, Veneto, Italy

Russian soldier in gas mask, eastern front, Russia, WW1
Russian soldier in a rubber gas mask on the eastern front, Russia, during the First World War. The man breathes through a hole in the top of the tin which is filled with charcoal and chemicals

Gas drill in Australia, two people in gas masks, WW1
Two people wearing gas masks hug each other after a successful gas drill at a Military Training Camp in Australia during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Comedy and tragedy, theater masks

Ready to the sing sing festival in Mt Hagen
Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

Retro Fantasy Culture Collage
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Yara
Eleonora Fridman

O Katharina!, 1905 (print)
3673918 O Katharina!, 1905 (print) by Leo Feist, Inc. (1897-1934); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: James Francis Driscoll collection of historical American sheet music)

X? The Stranger of the Party - Y for Yankee - Z for Zinnia and Zoulou, around 1920 (print)
8600190 X? The Stranger of the Party - Y for Yankee - Z for Zinnia and Zoulou, around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Horned Moses, 1912 (w/c)
8610333 The Horned Moses, 1912 (w/c) by Soderberg, Hjalmar (1869-1941); Thiel Gallery, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Painting by Hjalmar Soderberg)

The play Les escoliers ( The Scholars ), The French theatre comedy in 16th and 17th century, Paris
7241720 The play Les escoliers ( The Scholars ), The French theatre comedy in 16th and 17th century, Paris, 1873 (colour engraving) by Sand

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"Masks: Unveiling the Enigmatic Charms Across Cultures and Eras" Restless Natives (1985) UK release one sheet poster: A vibrant depiction of masked rebels, symbolizing rebellion and cultural identity. Gold mask of Tutankhamun, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa: An awe-inspiring relic from ancient times that whispers tales of pharaohs and their opulent afterlife rituals. Two ladies in blue and gold masks, Venice Carnival, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site: The enchanting allure of Venetian masquerade balls where elegance meets mystery amidst a backdrop steeped in history. Horsemen filming Robin of Sherwood in Cornwall: Masks transforming ordinary individuals into legendary characters as they bring timeless stories to life on the silver screen. The carnival in the port of Spain, Trinidad: A riotous explosion of colors and rhythms where masks become an integral part of celebrating Caribbean culture with exuberance unmatched anywhere else. A portrait of Vivien Leigh by Angus McBean: Capturing the duality within us all; masks worn both on stage and off reveal hidden depths beneath glamorous facades. Hillary and Tensing on Mount Everest: Battling treacherous conditions while wearing oxygen masks – a testament to human resilience pushing beyond limits for triumph over nature's mightiest peaks. Gas-proof pram from 1938: Reminding us how even innocent infants were not spared during dark times when gas masks became essential protection against looming threats. Tutankhamun's legacy at Cairo Museum - Egypt's treasure trove holds secrets behind this iconic mask that continues to captivate hearts worldwide with its intricate beauty and historical significance. Lady and gentleman in red and white masks at Venice Carnival - Witnessing love blossoming amidst masked anonymity; a romantic rendezvous transcending societal norms in the magical city of Venice.