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		<title>Arlequim S1048 &#8211; Italy</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:32:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In exhibition at our gallery in Porto</strong></p>
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<td><b>Country</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Italy  <img class="alignnone wp-image-4269" src="https://themask.pt/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/italy-flag.jpg" alt="Flag of Italy" width="51" height="34" />   </span></td>
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<td><b>Ethnicity</b></td>
<td>Carnaval de Venezia</td>
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<td><b>Material</b></td>
<td>Papel mache / tela de terciopelo / sonajeros / perlas</td>
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<td><b>Dimensions</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">67 H x  50 W</span></td>
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<td><b>Details</b></td>
<td>Máscara elaborada en papel maché adornada con tela aterciopelada, perlas y sonajeros.</td>
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<td><b>Function</b></td>
<td>Carnaval / Festividades / Decoración</td>
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<p>Harlequin Mask from the Carnival of Venice in Italy, handcrafted in paper mache and hand-painted.</p>
<p>Decorated with various materials, such as wood, red velvet, pearls, and jingles.</p>
<p>Additionally, it features a beautiful golden mask that covers the eyes, adding a touch of charm and mystery.</p>
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<p><strong>PORTUGUÊS</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Máscara de Arlequín do Carnaval de Veneza na Itália, artesanalmente elaborada em papel machê e pintada à mão.</p>
<p>Decorada com diversos materiais, como madeira, veludo vermelho, pérolas e chocalhos.</p>
<p>Além disso, destaca-se uma bela máscara dourada que cobre os olhos, adicionando um toque de encanto e mistério.</p>
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<p><strong>ESPAÑOL</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Máscara de Arlequín del Carnaval de Venecia en Italia, elaborada artesanalmente en papel maché y pintada a mano.</p>
<p>Decorada con diversos materiales, como madera, terciopelo rojo, perlas y sonajeros.</p>
<p>Además, resalta un hermoso antifaz dorado que cubre los ojos, añadiendo un toque de encanto y misterio.</p>
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		<title>Devil Mask by Oscar Barros &#8211; Portugal</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[franco_mask]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:39:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In exhibition at our gallery in Porto</strong></p>
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<td><b>Ethnicity</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Local Art</span></td>
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<td><b>Region</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Portugal / Bragança  <img class="alignnone wp-image-4270" src="https://themask.pt/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Flag_of_Portugal.jpg" alt="" width="53" height="35" /></span></td>
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<td><b>Material</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Metal / Ram Horns<br />
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<td><b>Dimensions</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">40 H x  35 W</span></td>
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<td><b>Function</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Local Festivities</span></td>
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<td><b>Details</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Mask made of cut and hand-painted brass in red, black and white, with a diabolical appearance adorned with ram horns<br />
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Devil mask made of cut brass and painted with white, black, and red colors, adorned with ram horns, crafted by artisan Oscar Barros, a native of Bragança, Portugal.</p>
<p>The &#8220;&#8221;Caretos,&#8221;&#8221; when using these diabolical masks, engage in all sorts of mischief as they wander the streets, while dancing to the rhythm of typical Transmontana music, performed by small musical groups that combine bagpipes, bass drum, and snare drum.</p>
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<strong>PORTUGUÊS</strong><br />
Máscara de Diabo confeccionada em latão cortado e pintada com cores branco, preto e vermelho, adornada com chifres de carneiro, feita pelo artesão Oscar Barros, natural de Bragança, Portugal.</p>
<p>Os Caretos, ao usarem essas máscaras diabólicas, realizam todo tipo de travessuras ao percorrer as ruas, enquanto dançam ao ritmo da música típica transmontana, interpretada por pequenos grupos musicais que combinam gaitas, bombo e caixa.</p>
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<p><strong>ESPAÑOL</strong></p>
<p>Máscara de Diablo confeccionada en latón cortado y pintada con colores blanco, negro y rojo, adornada con cuernos de carnero, realizada por el artesano Oscar Barros, natural de Bragança, Portugal.</p>
<p>Los Caretos, al utilizar estas máscaras diabólicas, realizan toda clase de travesuras al deambular por las calles, mientras bailan al ritmo de la música típicamente transmontana, interpretada por pequeños grupos musicales que combinan gaitas, bombo y caja.</p>
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		<title>Harlequin Mask &#8211; Italy</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[franco_mask]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In exhibition at our gallery in Porto</strong></p>
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<td><b>Ethnicity</b></td>
<td>Venice Carnival</td>
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<td><b>Region</b></td>
<td>Italy  <img class="alignnone wp-image-4269" src="https://themask.pt/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/italy-flag.jpg" alt="" width="35" height="23" /></td>
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<td><b>Material</b></td>
<td>Paper mache / velvet fabric / rattles / beads</td>
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<td><b>Dimensions</b></td>
<td>21 H x 14 W</td>
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<td><b>Function</b></td>
<td>Carnivals / Festivities / Decoration</td>
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<td><b>Details</b></td>
<td>Mask made of paper mache decorated with velvet fabric, pearls and rattles</td>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>ENGLISH</strong><br />
Charming Harlequin mask from the Carnivals of Venice, Italy, meticulously crafted in papier-mâché and adorned with exquisite details of velvet fabric, pearls, and rattles.</p>
<p>The process of decorating these masks is entirely artisanal from start to finish.</p>
<p>It begins with delicate sanding to ensure that the final paint adheres optimally. From this point on, the only limit is the craftsman&#8217;s imagination, resulting in unique and wonderful creations that capture the vibrant and festive essence of the Carnivals of Venice.</p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>PORTUGUÊS</strong></p>
<p>Encantadora máscara de Arlequín proveniente de los Carnavales de Venecia, Italia, meticulosamente elaborada en papel maché y embellecida con exquisitos detalles de tela de terciopelo, perlas y sonajeros.</p>
<p>O processo de decoração dessas máscaras é completamente artesanal do início ao fim.</p>
<p>Começa-se com uma lixagem delicada para garantir que a pintura final adira de maneira ideal. A partir desse ponto, o único limite é a imaginação do artesão, resultando em criações únicas e maravilhosas que capturam a essência vibrante e festiva dos Carnavais de Veneza.</p>
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<p><strong>ESPAÑOL</strong></p>
<p>Encantadora máscara de Arlequín proveniente de los Carnavales de Venecia, Italia, meticulosamente elaborada en papel maché y embellecida con exquisitos detalles de tela de terciopelo, perlas y sonajeros.</p>
<p>El proceso de decoración de estas máscaras es completamente artesanal desde el principio hasta el final.</p>
<p>Se inicia con un delicado lijado para asegurar que la pintura final se adhiera de manera óptima. A partir de este punto, el único límite que existe es la imaginación del artesano, dando lugar a creaciones únicas y maravillosas que capturan la esencia vibrante y festiva de los Carnavales de Venecia.</p>
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		<title>Mask &#8211; Portugal</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[franco_mask]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In exhibition at our gallery in Porto</strong></p>
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<td><b>Ethnicity</b></td>
<td>Local art Vinhais</td>
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<td><b>Region</b></td>
<td>Portugal  <img class="alignnone wp-image-4270" src="https://themask.pt/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Flag_of_Portugal.jpg" alt="" width="54" height="36" /></td>
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<td><b>Material</b></td>
<td>Wood</td>
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<td><b>Dimensions</b></td>
<td><span data-sheets-root="1" data-sheets-value="{&#34;1&#34;:2,&#34;2&#34;:&#34;48 H x 40 W&#34;}" data-sheets-userformat="{&#34;2&#34;:8897,&#34;3&#34;:{&#34;1&#34;:0},&#34;9&#34;:1,&#34;10&#34;:0,&#34;12&#34;:0,&#34;16&#34;:11}">25H x 15 W</span></td>
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<td><b>Function</b></td>
<td>Ceremonial</td>
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<td><b>Details</b></td>
<td>Hand-carved wooden mask in a single piece with a terrifying appearance. polychrome, the perforated eyes painted black and its large red mouth, open showing chiseled teeth, stand out.</td>
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<td><b>Autor</b></td>
<td>Toze Vale</td>
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Devil Mask, from the region of Vinhais in Bragança, carved in wood and hand-painted, is distinguished by its diabolical shape with chiseled teeth and a terrifying appearance.</p>
<p>The author of this mask, the craftsman Toze Vale, used it himself during the Feast of the Rapazes in his village.</p>
<p>During these local December festivities, the Caretos maintain their role as diabolical figures that release all pent-up energies and announce a new year.</p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>PORTUGUÊS</strong><br />
Máscara de Diabo, da região de Vinhais em Bragança, esculpida em madeira e pintada à mão, destaca-se pela sua forma diabólica com dentes entalhados e uma aparência aterradora.</p>
<p>O próprio autor desta máscara, o artesão Toze Vale, a usou durante a Festa dos Rapazes em sua aldeia.</p>
<p>Durante essas festividades locais de dezembro, os Caretos mantêm seu papel como figuras diabólicas que liberam todas as energias contidas e anunciam um novo ano</p>
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<p><strong>ESPAÑOL</strong><br />
Máscara de Diablo, de la region de Vinhais en Bragança, esculpida en madera y pintada a mano, se distingue por su forma diabólica con dientes cincelados y una apariencia aterradora.</p>
<p>El propio autor de esta máscara, el artesano Toze Vale, la utilizó durante la Fiesta de los Rapazes en su aldea.</p>
<p>Durante estas festividades locales de diciembre, los Caretos mantienen su papel como figuras diabólicas que liberan todas las energías contenidas y anuncian un nuevo año.</p>
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		<title>Devil Mask by Oscar Barros &#8211; Portugal</title>
		<link>https://themask.pt/product/mask-s1113-portugal/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[franco_mask]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In exhibition at our gallery in Porto</strong></p>
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<td><b>Ethnicity</b></td>
<td>Local Art</td>
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<td><b>Region</b></td>
<td>Portugal / Bragança</td>
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<td><b>Material</b></td>
<td>Metal / Brass</td>
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<td><b>Dimensions</b></td>
<td>27 H x 18 W</td>
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<td><b>Function</b></td>
<td>Local Festivities</td>
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<td><b>Details</b></td>
<td>Author: Oscar Barros. Mask made of brass cut and painted in gray and gold colors representing a devilish and terrifying figure. It is characterized by oval eyes, triangular nose, open mouth showing teeth and 2 horns coming out of its head.</td>
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Devil mask crafted by artist Oscar Barros from the Bragança District, made of cut and painted brass in gray and gold colors, representing a devilish and terrifying figure.</p>
<p>It is characterized by oval eyes, a triangular nose, an open mouth showing teeth, and 2 horns protruding from its head.</p>
<p>The &#8220;&#8221;caretos&#8221;&#8221; who wear these devil masks conceal their identity and, in this way, can play tricks with complete freedom without being questioned.</p>
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<p><strong>PORTUGUÊS</strong><br />
Máscara de Diabo elaborada pelo artista Oscar Barros do Distrito de Bragança, feita em latão cortado e pintado em cores cinza e dourado, representando uma figura diabólica e aterrorizante.</p>
<p>Caracteriza-se por olhos ovais, nariz triangular, boca aberta mostrando os dentes e 2 chifres que saem da sua cabeça.</p>
<p>Os &#8220;&#8221;caretos&#8221;&#8221; que usam estas máscaras diabólicas ocultam sua identidade e, dessa forma, podem fazer travessuras com total liberdade sem serem questionados.</p>
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<p><strong>ESPAÑOL</strong></p>
<p>Máscara diabólica creada por el artista Oscar Barros del Distrito de Bragança, elaborada en latón cortado y pintado en colores gris y dorado, representando una figura diabólica y aterradora.</p>
<p>Se caracteriza por sus ojos ovalados, nariz triangular, boca abierta mostrando los dientes y dos cuernos que sobresalen de su cabeza.</p>
<p>Los &#8220;&#8221;caretos&#8221;&#8221; que utilizan estas máscaras diabólicas ocultan su identidad y, de esta manera, pueden realizar travesuras con total libertad sin ser cuestionados.</p>
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		<title>Tribal Mask &#8211; Portugal</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[franco_mask]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:38:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In exhibition at our gallery in Porto</strong></p>
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<td><b>Ethnicity</b></td>
<td>Local Art Vinhais</td>
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<td><b>Region</b></td>
<td>Portugal</td>
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<td><b>Material</b></td>
<td>Wood</td>
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<td><b>Dimensions</b></td>
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<td><b>Function</b></td>
<td>Ceremonial</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Details</b></td>
<td>Mask made of carved and hand-painted wood in red and black, the chunks that emerge from the forehead and the appearance with exaggerated and terrifying features stand out.</td>
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<td><b>Autor</b></td>
<td>Toze Vale</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
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Devil mask carved in wood and hand-painted in red and black colors, highlighting its large horns emerging from the forehead, represents a diabolical figure created by artisan Toze Vale to be used by the &#8220;&#8221;caretos&#8221;&#8221; in the festivities of Vinhais.</p>
<p>This mask allows the wearer not only to conceal their identity but also to release all contained energies and announce a new year.</p>
<p>The &#8220;&#8221;caretos&#8221;&#8221; wander the streets dressed in quilted fabric costumes with colorful fringes and a hood on their heads, in addition to the typical wooden mask on their faces.</p>
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<strong>PORTUGUÊS</strong><br />
Máscara de diabo esculpida em madeira e pintada à mão em cores vermelho e preto, destacando seus grandes chifres que emergem da testa, representa uma figura diabólica criada pelo artesão Toze Vale para ser usada pelos &#8220;&#8221;caretos&#8221;&#8221; nas festividades de Vinhais.</p>
<p>Esta máscara permite ao portador não apenas ocultar sua identidade, mas também liberar todas as energias contidas e anunciar um novo ano.</p>
<p>Os &#8220;&#8221;caretos&#8221;&#8221; perambulam pelas ruas vestindo trajes de tecido acolchoado com franjas coloridas e um capuz na cabeça, além da máscara de madeira típica no rosto.</p>
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<p><strong>ESPAÑOL</strong></p>
<p>Máscara de diablo tallada en madera y pintada a mano en colores rojo y negro, destacando sus grandes cuernos que emergen de la frente, representa una figura diabólica creada por el artesano Toze Vale para ser usada por los &#8220;&#8221;caretos&#8221;&#8221; en las festividades de Vinhais.</p>
<p>Esta máscara permite al portador no solo ocultar su identidad, sino también liberar todas las energías contenidas y anunciar un nuevo año.</p>
<p>Los &#8220;&#8221;caretos&#8221;&#8221; deambulan por las calles vestidos con trajes de tela acolchada con flecos de colores y una capucha en la cabeza, además de la típica máscara de madera en el rostro.</p>
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		<title>Mask S1058 &#8211; Portugal</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:38:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In exhibition at our gallery in Porto</strong></p>
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<td><b>Ethnicity</b></td>
<td>Local art Vinhais</td>
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<td><b>Region</b></td>
<td>Portugal  <img class="alignnone wp-image-4270" src="https://themask.pt/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Flag_of_Portugal.jpg" alt="" width="54" height="36" /></td>
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<td><b>Material</b></td>
<td>Wood</td>
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<td><b>Dimensions</b></td>
<td><span data-sheets-root="1" data-sheets-value="{&#34;1&#34;:2,&#34;2&#34;:&#34;48 H x 40 W&#34;}" data-sheets-userformat="{&#34;2&#34;:8897,&#34;3&#34;:{&#34;1&#34;:0},&#34;9&#34;:1,&#34;10&#34;:0,&#34;12&#34;:0,&#34;16&#34;:11}">25H x 15 W</span></td>
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<td><b>Function</b></td>
<td>Ceremonial</td>
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<td><b>Details</b></td>
<td>Hand-carved wooden mask in a single piece with a terrifying appearance. polychrome, the perforated eyes painted black and its large red mouth, open showing chiseled teeth, stand out.</td>
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<td><b>Autor</b></td>
<td>Toze Vale</td>
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Exquisite wooden mask, carefully hand-carved, intended to be worn by the Caretos during the celebration of the Fiesta de los Rapazes, has been created with the inspiration of the skilled local craftsman, Toze Vale.</p>
<p>This festivity takes place in the village of Ousilhão, located in the municipality of Vinhais, belonging to the district of Bragança, Portugal, specifically in honor of Santo Estevão on the days 24, 25, and 26 of December.</p>
<p>The Fiesta de los Rapazes features the active participation of the Caretos, who, with their pranks and teasing, roam the village causing chaos among the population after the masses.</p>
<p>The Caretos also carry out their traditional rounds in search of offerings, especially sausages.</p>
<p>During these festivities, both young and old, children and youth, wander through the streets adorned with quilted outfits with colorful fringes and hoods on their heads, complemented by the typical wooden masks that bring this unique tradition to life.</p>
<p>Toze Vale&#8217;s mastery is reflected in each carving, adding an artistic touch to the celebration that unites the community in this joyful and festive occasion.</p>
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<p><strong>PORTUGUÊS</strong><br />
Incrível máscara de madeira, cuidadosamente esculpida à mão, destinada a ser usada pelos Caretos durante a celebração da Festa dos Rapazes, foi criada com inspiração do hábil artesão local, Toze Vale.</p>
<p>Esta festividade ocorre na aldeia de Ousilhão, localizada no município de Vinhais, pertencente ao distrito de Bragança, Portugal, especificamente em homenagem a Santo Estevão nos dias 24, 25 e 26 de dezembro.</p>
<p>A Festa dos Rapazes apresenta a participação ativa dos Caretos, que, com suas travessuras e brincadeiras, percorrem a vila causando caos entre a população após as missas.</p>
<p>Os Caretos também realizam suas rondas tradicionais em busca de oferendas, especialmente enchidos.</p>
<p>Durante esses festejos, grandes e pequenos, crianças e jovens, percorrem as ruas vestidos com trajes de edredão com franjas coloridas e capuzes na cabeça, complementados pelas típicas máscaras de madeira que dão vida a esta tradição única.</p>
<p>A maestria de Toze Vale se reflete em cada entalhe, adicionando um toque artístico à celebração que une a comunidade nesta alegre e festiva ocasião.</p>
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<p><strong>ESPAÑOL</strong></p>
<p>Exquisita máscara de madera, cuidadosamente tallada a mano, destinada a ser utilizada por los Caretos durante la celebración de la Fiesta de los Rapazes, ha sido creada con la inspiración del hábil artesano local, Toze Vale.</p>
<p>Esta festividad tiene lugar en la aldea de Ousilhão, situada en el municipio de Vinhais, perteneciente al distrito de Bragança, Portugal, específicamente en honor a Santo Estevão los días 24, 25 y 26 de diciembre.</p>
<p>La Fiesta de los Rapazes presenta la participación activa de los Caretos, quienes, con sus travesuras y burlas, recorren el pueblo provocando caos entre la población después de las misas.</p>
<p>Los Caretos también llevan a cabo sus tradicionales rondas en busca de ofrendas, especialmente embutidos.</p>
<p>Durante estos festejos, grandes y pequeños, niños y jóvenes, deambulan por las calles ataviados con trajes de edredón con flecos de colores y capuchas en la cabeza, complementados por las típicas máscaras de madera que dan vida a esta tradición única.</p>
<p>La maestría de Toze Vale se refleja en cada tallado, añadiendo un toque artístico a la celebración que une a la comunidad en esta alegre y festiva ocasión.</p>
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		<title>Caretos de Podence Mask S1114 &#8211; Portugal</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:38:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In exhibition at our gallery in Porto</strong></p>
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<td><b>Ethnicity</b></td>
<td>Local Art Podence</td>
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<td><b>Region</b></td>
<td>Portugal / Bragança  <img class="alignnone wp-image-4270" src="https://themask.pt/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Flag_of_Portugal.jpg" alt="" width="53" height="35" /></td>
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<td><b>Material</b></td>
<td>Metal / Wool Threads</td>
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<td><b>Dimensions</b></td>
<td>23 H x 17 W</td>
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<td><b>Function</b></td>
<td>Local Festivities</td>
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<td><b>Details</b></td>
<td>Autor: Luis Felipe Costa. Mask made of cut brass and hand painted using black and red colors, decorated on its edges with intertwined wool threads.</td>
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Mask crafted from cut brass highlights its pointed nose and vibrant colors, hand-painted and adorned along its edges with intertwined wool threads of multiple colors.</p>
<p>Made by artisan Luis Felipe Costa, this &#8220;&#8221;careto&#8221;&#8221; is used in the Carnivals of Podence, a locality belonging to the Bragança District, by young people from the village who wear colorful costumes made with fabric fringe shells, to which they attach rattles and bells around their waist.</p>
<p>The disguised &#8220;&#8221;caretos&#8221;&#8221; run through the village jumping, shouting, and spreading joy and fun to everyone with their antics, bringing much joy and amusement to the village.</p>
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<strong>PORTUGUÊS</strong></p>
<p>Máscara elaborada com latão cortado destaca seu nariz pontiagudo e suas cores vibrantes, pintada à mão e adornada em suas bordas com fios de lã entrelaçados de várias cores.</p>
<p>Feita pelo artesão Luis Felipe Costa, esta &#8220;&#8221;careta&#8221;&#8221; é usada nos carnavais de Podence, uma localidade pertencente ao Distrito de Bragança, por jovens da aldeia que usam trajes coloridos feitos com franjas de tecido, aos quais prendem na cintura chocalhos e sinos.</p>
<p>Os &#8220;&#8221;caretos&#8221;&#8221; mascarados correm pela vila pulando, gritando e contagiando todos os presentes com suas brincadeiras, transmitindo muita alegria e diversão à aldeia.</p>
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<p><strong>ESPAÑOL</strong></p>
<p>Máscara elaborada con latón cortado que destaca por su nariz puntiaguda y sus vivos colores, pintada a mano y adornada en sus bordes con hilos de lana entrelazados de múltiples colores.</p>
<p>Elaborada por el artesano Luis Felipe Costa, este &#8220;&#8221;careto&#8221;&#8221; es utilizado en los carnavales de Podence, una localidad perteneciente al Distrito de Bragança, por jóvenes del pueblo que visten trajes coloridos hechos con franjas de tela, a los que atan sonajeros y cascabeles en la cintura.</p>
<p>Los &#8220;&#8221;caretos&#8221;&#8221; disfrazados corren por el pueblo saltando, gritando y contagiando a todos los presentes con sus ocurrencias, transmitiendo mucha alegría y diversión a la aldea.</p>
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		<title>Template Mask &#8211; Switzerland</title>
		<link>https://themask.pt/product/mask-s1237-switzerland/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[franco_mask]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:38:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In exhibition at our gallery in Porto</strong></p>
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<td><b>Ethnicity</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Local Art</span></td>
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<td><b>Region</b></td>
<td>Switzerland</td>
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<td><b>Material</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Wood</span></td>
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<td><b>Dimensions</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">23 H x  17 W</span></td>
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<td><b>Function</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ceremonial</span></td>
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<td><b>Details</b></td>
<td>Hand-carved wooden mask representing a local character with a hat. The fine details of the sculpting of the face stand out with thick and voluminous eyebrows, oval eyes with a round pierced center, a profiled nose, a large mouth showing teeth and a perfectly carved hat.</td>
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>Hand-carved mask by expert Swiss craftsmen, representing a local character wearing a typical hat.</p>
<p>The fine details of the sculpture highlight the thick and voluminous eyebrows, the oval-shaped eyes with a round perforated center, the profiled nose, the large mouth displaying the teeth, and a perfectly carved hat.</p>
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<p><strong>ESPAÑOL</strong><br />
 Máscara tallada a mano por expertos artesanos suizos, representando a un personaje local con un típico sombrero.</p>
<p>Los finos detalles del esculpido resaltan las cejas gruesas y voluminosas, los ojos ovalados con un centro perforado redondo, la nariz perfilada, la boca grande que exhibe la dentadura y un sombrero perfectamente tallado.</p>
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<strong>PORTUGUÊS</strong></p>
<p>Máscara esculpida à mão por artesãos suíços especializados, representando um personagem local com um chapéu típico.</p>
<p>Os detalhes finos da escultura destacam as sobrancelhas grossas e volumosas, os olhos ovais com um centro perfurado redondo, o nariz perfilado, a boca grande exibindo os dentes e um chapéu perfeitamente esculpido.</p>
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		<title>Sorceress Witch Mask &#8211; Austria</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[franco_mask]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:38:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In exhibition at our gallery in Porto</strong></p>
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<td><b>Ethnicity</b></td>
<td>Tyrol Carnival</td>
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<td><b>Region</b></td>
<td>Austria</td>
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<td><b>Material</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Wood</span></td>
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<td><b>Dimensions</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">25 H x  13 W</span></td>
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<td><b>Function</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ceremonial / Local festivities</span></td>
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<td><b>Details</b></td>
<td>Mask made of hand-carved wood, with a terrifying appearance, characterized by oval eyes with a penetrating look, a partially toothless mouth, a pointed nose and many wrinkles idealizing the appearance of a witch sorceress.</td>
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Witch sorceress mask from the Carnival of Tyrol in Austria, carved from hand-carved wood, presents a terrifying aspect with oval eyes of penetrating gaze, partially toothless mouth, pointed nose, and numerous wrinkles.</p>
<p>Alpine traditions are closely related to the figure of the witch, who embodies winter in its most terrible, diabolical, and evil aspect. Their attempts to clean the spectators&#8217; shoes with a broom during the carnival parade are an attempt to put on a brave face in bad weather.</p>
<p>Good against evil, day against night, light against darkness, heat against cold. These antagonistic concepts are represented every year in the Tyrolean Carnival, which is celebrated from January 6th until Ash Wednesday. With lots of noise, terrifying masks called &#8220;&#8221;Larven,&#8221;&#8221; and different dances, the end of the long winter is invoked.</p>
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<p><strong>ESPAÑOL</strong><br />
 Máscara de bruja hechicera del Carnaval de Tirol en Austria, esculpida en madera tallada a mano, presenta un aspecto aterrador con ojos ovalados de mirada penetrante, boca parcialmente desdentada, nariz puntiaguda y numerosas arrugas.</p>
<p>Las tradiciones alpinas están estrechamente relacionadas con la figura de la bruja, quienes encarnan el invierno en su aspecto más terrible, diabólico y malvado. Sus intentos de limpiar los zapatos de los espectadores con una escoba durante el desfile de carnaval son un intento de poner buena cara al mal tiempo.</p>
<p>El bien contra el mal, el día contra la noche, la luz contra la oscuridad, el calor contra el frío. Estos conceptos antagónicos se representan cada año en el Carnaval de Tirol, que se celebra desde el 6 de enero hasta el Miércoles de Ceniza. Con mucho ruido, máscaras terroríficas llamadas &#8220;&#8221;Larven&#8221;&#8221; y diferentes bailes, se invoca el fin del largo invierno.</p>
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<strong>PORTUGUÊS</strong></p>
<p>Máscara de bruxa feiticeira do Carnaval de Tirol, na Áustria, esculpida em madeira entalhada à mão, apresenta um aspecto aterrador com olhos ovalados de olhar penetrante, boca parcialmente desdentada, nariz pontiagudo e numerosas rugas.</p>
<p>As tradições alpinas estão intimamente ligadas à figura da bruxa, que encarnam o inverno em sua forma mais terrível, diabólica e malvada. Suas tentativas de limpar os sapatos dos espectadores com uma vassoura durante o desfile de carnaval são uma tentativa de encarar o mal tempo com bom humor.</p>
<p>O bem contra o mal, o dia contra a noite, a luz contra a escuridão, o calor contra o frio. Esses conceitos antagônicos são representados todos os anos no Carnaval de Tirol, que acontece do dia 6 de janeiro até a Quarta-feira de Cinzas. Com muito barulho, máscaras aterrorizantes chamadas &#8220;&#8221;Larven&#8221;&#8221; e diferentes danças, invoca-se o fim do longo inverno.</p>
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