Masquerade
*La Giullare - the fool*
This is just one of the 11 collectibles
from the Veronese collection
Since its creation in the 12th century In the 19th century, becoming unrecognizable by wearing a mask is characteristic of the Venetian carnival. In class-conscious Venice, the festival developed into a social satire in which origin briefly played no role. The mask makers, the Mascherari, had their own guild. The citizens of Venice were allowed to spend almost three months of the year, from the feast of St. Stephen on the 26th. December until the last day of carnival, wear a mask.
Dimensions: H/W approx. 33x15cm
Weight: approx. 600 gr.
Material: artificial stone - bronzed & colored