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17 Artist Mask Collection, Limited Edition of Traditional Carnival Black Forest

$1,320.06per set
$1,650.07per set20% Off
£994.27per set
£1,242.83per set20% Off
€1,120per set
€1,400per set20% Off
CA$1,820.42per set
CA$2,275.52per set20% Off
A$2,045.16per set
A$2,556.44per set20% Off
CHF 1,068.60per set
CHF 1,335.75per set20% Off
MX$24,962.08per set
MX$31,202.60per set20% Off
NOK 13,568.06per set
NOK 16,960.07per set20% Off
SEK 12,771.47per set
SEK 15,964.34per set20% Off
DKK 8,525.01per set
DKK 10,656.27per set20% Off

About the Item

Extraordinary and complete collection of 17 artist ceramic masks of traditional Black Forest Carnival costumes by Alfred Schladerer, Germany. Ranging from the first 1954/55 unglazed/unpainted, to the very last one: the Gole in 1972. This set features designs from the traditional witch of the middle ages, red riding hood, a devil with wound horns, the ''Herdermer Dalli'', as much as the wife of the traditional guild ''Haensele'' wearing the impressive head attire in gold embroidery ''Überlinger Goldhaube'' (center top row, ''golden hood''). This complete edition was issued as New Year greetings each year, ending altogether 1972 with the Gole. Famously known world wide for their historical costumes, these masks are a beautiful display of folk art reaching back as far as the middle ages. The sizes vary in height between 65 mm (2.36 inches) to 105 mm (3.93 inches) approx.. The masks are displayed in reverse order of the year they were released.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.15 in (8 cm)Width: 1.97 in (5 cm)Depth: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 17
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s-1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Some masks have smaller damages in the form of small chips or paint exfoliation, although minimal (see last 2 images).
  • Seller Location:
    Andernach, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8556241919152

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