{"product_id":"pair-of-handcrafted-venetian-jester-masks-with-opera-sticks-commedia","title":"Pair of Handcrafted Venetian Jester Masks with Opera Sticks, Commedia dell’Arte Style","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eA striking \u003cstrong data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"498\"\u003epair of handcrafted Venetian jester masks\u003c\/strong\u003e, created in Italy circa 2000 and inspired by the rich theatrical traditions of \u003cstrong data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eCommedia dell’Arte\u003c\/strong\u003e. These original Venetian folk art creations are entirely \u003cstrong data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"706\"\u003ehand-drawn, hand-painted, and hand-assembled\u003c\/strong\u003e, faithfully respecting the centuries-old craftsmanship techniques that have defined Venice’s mask-making heritage since the 17th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eEach mask features a sculpted \u003cstrong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"897\"\u003epapier-mâché face\u003c\/strong\u003e, meticulously decorated with gilt scrollwork, ornamental detailing, and expressive features. The elaborate headdresses—one crafted from curled sheet-music motifs and the other from velvet-trimmed felt panels—are embellished with braided borders, metallic accents, and small \u003cstrong data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003ejingle bells\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding movement and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eBoth masks are fitted with their original \u003cstrong data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003eopera sticks\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing them to be carried for masquerade events or elegantly displayed as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003ewall art\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their dramatic scale and theatrical presence make them ideal focal points for entryways, galleries, living rooms, or collectors of Venetian and performance-related decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eMeasurements (Men’s Mask)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWomen's mask measures:\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 25\" x Width 14\" x Depth 6\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003eA beautifully preserved and highly decorative pair—perfect for lovers of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003eVenetian art, theater history, costume design, handmade folk art, and collectible masks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Euro Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49917283696897,"sku":"LU4082130675402","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/8652\/4673\/files\/VenetianmasksPrimaryImage.jpg?v=1764615395","url":"https:\/\/euroantiques.us\/products\/pair-of-handcrafted-venetian-jester-masks-with-opera-sticks-commedia","provider":"Euro Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}