Brazilian & Carnaval Masks
Carnaval mask, 'Kilimanjaro, '
The distant spirit of the Kilimanjaro is brought closer in a profusion of hand-crafted artistry. Underscored by midnight blue, flowers revolve around red and white sequins akin to a spectacular tropical constellation.
Carnaval mask, 'Colors'
Indigenous sentiments burst from the colorful composition of this mask. Eleonora Dobbin crafts the piece by hand from papier-mach�, her hand-painted design imbued with empowering contrasts of blue, black, and red, while luminous white dots offer an intriguing counterpoint.
Carnaval mask, 'Warrior'
Markings across the face distinguish this mask as a Parakan� replica, faithfully hand-crafted by Eleonora Dobbin in paper mach� and painted with acrylics.
Carnaval mask, 'Tribal Chic'
An expression of Amazonian traditions, this mask personifies a member of the Kampa tribe, embellished with an enigmatic smile. A versatile artist, Eleonora Dobbin replicates the facial stylizations of the kampa.
Steel wire mask, 'Fears'
Wide eyes and a startled expression characterize this original mask by Fabio Silveira. He calls this piece Akua-Uoma, which in Kimbundo language of Angola refers to the fears a human might have.
Leather mask, 'Golden Orixa'
Brazil's Marcilio Barroco shares his personalized representation of an Orix� with an original hand-tooled leather mask. Orix� is the general term to refer to any deity from the Yoruba religion, brought to Brazil by West African slaves during the colonial period.
Leather mask, 'Bautta'
This bold mask depicts Bautta, a character from the 16th century Italian commedia dell'arte. The character takes his name from the bautta, a hooded black cloak that covers the face.
Leather mask, 'Comic Devil'
Jaunty horns rise on the forehead, lending a diabolical expression to this devilish theater mask known as Demoniache. Marc�lio Barroco molds this fanciful mask from leather and paints it by hand; his signature is a symbol. An elastic band holds it in place.
Carnaval mask, 'Tropical Fantasy'
Brazil's Eleonora Dobbin conjures a tropical fantasy with the design of this carnival mask. She crafts the mask by hand starting with a papier mache base that is covered in colorful cotton and matte sequins. Two ribbons allow for the mask to be tied as desired.
Carnaval mask, 'Floral Fantasy'
A floral fantasy in blue and red brings this original mask by Eleonora Dobbin to life. She crafts it by hand starting with a papier mache base, and covers it with cotton featuring a zigzag ribbon over the nose. Two ribbons allow for the mask to be tied as desired.