1920s Masks

Early 20th century papier mache theatre mask A very quirky and characterful early 20th Century example of a papier mache French theatre / carnival mask. Made from layers of shaped ...

Early 20th century Hand Carved Mexican carnival mask A highly decorative and authentic early 20th century Mexican carnival mask. Made from a soft wood/pine Material with hand carved detail and original nailed sections still in place. Its likely this mask would have been painted when first created but now the paint has mostly worn away. Some elements of colour are still visible as is some staining. The hanging rope has broken off, but this mask can be displayed with a metal hook. A great piece that would make a cool piece of wall art. Size of inches approx.: H 7” x W 6” x D 4.5” Completely solid in structure and form, with faded surfaces and some loss of detail in the with almost all its paint faded away. This item has been treated for infestation as some old worn holes were present when we first uncovered it. An aged authentic example that has stood the test of time. The House of Antiques...

Early 20th century Ghoulish mask A highly decorative yet curious object, of African origins unknown, this hand-crafted mask is for display and decorative purposes only. Decorated...

The Man in the iron mask A highly decorative hand-crafted example of an early 20th Century iron mask on hinges, with slits for eyes, nose, and mouth with a ...

Early 20th Century bulls death mask This is a very unusual and morbid object, used in the early 20th century by English famers this object would have been used to put down bulls or cattle. The object would have been placed over the head of the bull and strapped firmly into place. Then a riffle would have been placed over the hole and fired so that the bull / cattle could not see death coming, so to speak. The object is now more of a decorative curiosity object...

8-195 Intricately carved and painted wood mask of an ornate mythological creature mask with elaborate 3D carving.

9-351, oversized wood sculpture with brass and copper overlay. Hanging loop on back.  

A Thai Khon Dance Drama mask of Ganesha, a Hindu deity, patron of the arts, remover of obstacles and the Deva of wisdom. Early 20th Century. Polychromed wo...

Early 20th Century German Carnival Mask We are proud to offer a rare example of an early 20th Century German hand carved wooden carnival mask. This mask is stamped with the number 3 on the reverse, has a beard that consists of a natural materials (mix of fiber and hair), hand painted with its original paint, cloth lined mouth (which holds the beard in place) and depicts a German folklore...

Early 20th Century Painted Canvas Paris Theatre Mask Mould An unusual piece of early 20th century theatrical costume, recently obtained from a Paris (Franc...

Early 20th Century papier Mache theatre head A charming example of an early 20th century papier Mache French theatre head, in the form of a pig. An age...