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		<title>Template Mask &#8211; Switzerland</title>
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		<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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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>ENGLISH</strong><br />
>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>Mask &#8211; S1381 &#8211; Switzerland</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[franco_mask]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:37:21 +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>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">35 H x  23 W</span></td>
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<td><b>Function</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Decoration</span></td>
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<td><b>Details</b></td>
<td>Mask made of hand-carved wood where the quality of the sculpting of the facial features stands out, with oval-shaped eyes with circular perforations in the middle, thick and profiled nose, wide mouth with well-defined lips, profuse beard and a sculpted cap that decorates his head adorned with a feather.</td>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>ENGLISH</strong><br />
Carved in wood by local artisans, the face of a resident of the Zermatt region in the Swiss Alps stands out for the quality of the sculpted features. The mask features oval-shaped eyes with circular hollows in the center, a thick and profiled nose, a wide mouth with well-defined lips, a profuse beard, and a sculpted hat adorning the head, decorated with a feather.</p>
<p>Zermatt is a town located in the Swiss Alps, primarily recognized as the gateway to the famous Matterhorn peak.</p>
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<p><strong>ESPAÑOL</strong><br />
 El rostro de un habitante de la región de Zermatt en los Alpes suizos, tallado en madera por artesanos locales, destaca por la calidad de las facciones esculpidas. Sus ojos tienen forma ovalada con perforaciones circulares en el centro, una nariz gruesa y perfilada, una boca amplia con labios bien definidos, una barba profusa y un gorro esculpido que adorna su cabeza, decorado con una pluma.</p>
<p>Zermatt es una localidad situada en los Alpes suizos, reconocida principalmente por ser la puerta de acceso al famoso pico Matterhorn.</p>
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<strong>PORTUGUÊS</strong></p>
<p>O rosto de um habitante da região de Zermatt nos Alpes suíços, esculpido em madeira por artesãos locais, destaca-se pela qualidade das características esculpidas. Seus olhos têm forma ovalada com perfurações circulares no centro, um nariz grosso e perfilado, uma boca ampla com lábios bem definidos, uma barba profusa e um chapéu esculpido que enfeita sua cabeça, decorado com uma pena.</p>
<p>Zermatt é uma localidade situada nos Alpes suíços, conhecida principalmente por ser a porta de acesso ao famoso pico Matterhorn.</p>
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		<title>Mask- S1499 &#8211; Switzerland</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[franco_mask]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 10:01:27 +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>Schaffhausen</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">25 H x  23 W</span></td>
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<td><b>Function</b></td>
<td>Festivities</td>
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<td><b>Details</b></td>
<td>Hand-carved wooden mask that highlights the beautiful polychrome of its colors, the sculpting of thick eyebrows and the carving of a large mustache, as well as the goat horns that protrude from the character's temple.</td>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>ENGLISH</strong><br />
This tribal mask of the Makonde ethnic group from Tanzania is hand-carved from ebony wood in an oval shape that highlights the cheerful features of the face, with a slightly protruding chin, large mouth showing white teeth, and delicate tattoo that runs along the back of the mask.</p>
<p>The Makonde ethnic group is located in southern Tanzania and northern Mozambique, occupying both banks of the Rovuma River.</p>
<p>For centuries, they have kept their distance from contact with Europeans, and their traditional occupations include agriculture, fishing, and hunting.</p>
<p>Villages are autonomous, and within them is the &#8220;mapiko,&#8221; which is the house of the sacred mask and the epicenter of their ritual life.</p>
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<p><strong>ESPAÑOL</strong><br />
 Máscara tribal de la etnia Makonde de Tanzania, esculpida a mano en madera de ébano. Su forma es ovalada y se caracteríza por un rostro alegre, mentones ligeramente abultados, y boca grande mostrando los dientes blancos, ademas destaca un fino y tenue tatuaje que recorre toda la cara.</p>
<p>La etnia Makonde se encuentra en el sur de Tanzania y en el norte de Mozambique, ocupando ambas orillas del río Rovuma.</p>
<p>Durante siglos, han mantenido su distancia del contacto con los europeos, y sus ocupaciones tradicionales incluyen la agricultura, la pesca y la caza.</p>
<p>Las aldeas son autónomas, y en ellas se encuentra el &#8220;mapiko&#8221;, que es la casa de la máscara sagrada y el epicentro de su vida ritual.</p>
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<strong>PORTUGUÊS</strong></p>
<p>Máscara tribal da etnia Makonde da Tanzânia, esculpida à mão em madeira de ébano, sua forma é ovalada e é caracterizada por um rosto alegre, com queixos ligeiramente proeminentes, boca grande mostrando os dentes brancos, além de destacar um tatuagem fina e delicada que percorre todo o rosto.</p>
<p>A etnia Makonde está localizada no sul da Tanzânia e no norte de Moçambique, ocupando ambas as margens do rio Rovuma.</p>
<p>Ao longo dos séculos, eles mantiveram distância do contato com os europeus, e suas ocupações tradicionais incluem agricultura, pesca e caça.</p>
<p>As aldeias são autônomas, e nelas está o &#8220;mapiko&#8221;, que é a casa da máscara sagrada e o epicentro de sua vida ritual.</p>
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		<title>Mask by Sylvain Bongard &#8211; S1338 &#8211; Switzerland</title>
		<link>https://themask.pt/product/mask-s1338-switzerland/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[franco_mask]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 19:39:47 +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>Switzerland</td>
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<td><b>Material</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ceramic / Seaweed / Sand</span></td>
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<td><b>Dimensions</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">33 H x  31 W</span></td>
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<td><b>Function</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Decoration</span></td>
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<td><b>Details</b></td>
<td>Sculpture of a human face made of molded and hand-painted ceramic decorated with seaweed and sea sand.</td>
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This sculpture by Sylvain Bongard is truly fascinating, blending artistic skill with natural elements in a unique way.</p>
<p>Using hand-molded ceramic fired at high temperatures allows for impressive creative freedom, and the fact that Bongard incorporates elements like sand and seaweed adds a special dimension to his sculptures.</p>
<p>The high-temperature firing technique not only ensures the durability of the works but also allows natural materials to meld with the ceramic in an organic way, creating textures and colors that evoke the beauty of nature itself.</p>
<p>Bongard&#8217;s focus on human faces adds an additional layer of emotional depth to his work. The ability to capture expression and personality in ceramic is impressive, and the addition of natural elements further highlights these qualities, giving each piece a distinctive touch and a connection to the natural world.</p>
<p>In summary, Sylvain Bongard&#8217;s work is a celebration of both human and natural beauty, blending the artistic and the organic in a way that captivates and surprises the viewer.</p>
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<strong>PORTUGUÊS</strong></p>
<p>A obra de Sylvain Bongard é verdadeiramente fascinante, fundindo a habilidade artística com elementos naturais de uma maneira única.</p>
<p>O uso de cerâmica moldada à mão e cozida em altas temperaturas permite uma liberdade criativa impressionante, e o fato de Bongard incorporar elementos como areia e algas marinhas adiciona uma dimensão especial às suas esculturas.</p>
<p>A técnica de cozimento em alta temperatura não apenas garante a durabilidade das obras, mas também permite que os materiais naturais se fundam com a cerâmica de maneira orgânica, criando texturas e cores que evocam a beleza da própria natureza.</p>
<p>O foco de Bongard nos rostos humanos adiciona uma camada adicional de profundidade emocional ao seu trabalho. A habilidade de capturar a expressão e a personalidade na cerâmica é impressionante, e a adição dos elementos naturais destaca ainda mais essas qualidades, conferindo a cada obra um toque distintivo e uma conexão com o mundo natural.</p>
<p>Em resumo, a obra de Sylvain Bongard é uma celebração da beleza tanto humana quanto natural, fundindo o artístico e o orgânico de uma maneira que cativa e surpreende o espectador.</p>
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<p><strong>ESPAÑOL</strong><br />
 La obra de Sylvain Bongard es realmente fascinante, fusionando la habilidad artística con elementos naturales de una manera única.</p>
<p>Utilizar cerámica moldeada a mano y cocida a altas temperaturas permite una libertad creativa impresionante, y el hecho de que Bongard incorpore elementos como arena y algas marinas agrega una dimensión especial a sus esculturas.</p>
<p>La técnica de cocción a alta temperatura no solo asegura la durabilidad de las obras, sino que también permite que los materiales naturales se fundan con la cerámica de una manera orgánica, creando texturas y colores que evocan la belleza de la naturaleza misma.</p>
<p>El enfoque de Bongard en los rostros humanos agrega una capa adicional de profundidad emocional a su trabajo. La habilidad para capturar la expresión y la personalidad en la cerámica es impresionante, y la adición de los elementos naturales resalta aún más estas cualidades, dándole a cada obra un toque distintivo y una conexión con el mundo natural.</p>
<p>En resumen, la obra de Sylvain Bongard es una celebración de la belleza tanto humana como natural, fusionando lo artístico y lo orgánico de una manera que cautiva y sorprende al espectador.</p>
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		<title>Mask &#8211; S1333 &#8211; Switzerland</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[franco_mask]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 18:47:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In exhibition at our gallery in Porto</strong></p>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Local Art / Fasnacht Carnival<br />
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<td><b>Region</b></td>
<td>Switzerland</td>
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<td><b>Material</b></td>
<td>Wood / Textile</td>
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<td><b>Dimensions</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">25 H x  15 W</span></td>
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<td>Carnaval / Festivities</td>
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<td><b>Details</b></td>
<td>Mascara elaborada en madera tallada y pintada a mano representa el rostro de una mujer caracterizada por cejas altas negras y delineadas, ojos perforados de forma ovalada, nariz grande y prominente, mejillas sonrojados, boca semi abierta con labios pintada de rojo y gorro de tela blanco. Destaca el bello craqueo de la madera por el paso del tiempo.</td>
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This common woman&#8217;s mask is crafted in wood and used in the Fasnacht carnival in Switzerland.</p>
<p>It is characterized by high and delineated, black eyebrows, oval-shaped hollow eyes, a large and prominent nose, rosy cheeks, a semi-open mouth with red painted lips, and a white fabric cap. The beautiful cracking of the wood due to the passage of time is notable.</p>
<p>The cities of Basel, Lucerne, and Zurich are known for their Fasnacht celebrations in Switzerland.</p>
<p>During Fasnacht, parades are held with participants dressed in colorful costumes and extravagant masks.</p>
<p>Participants often choose traditional costumes or humorous and satirical themes.</p>
<p>Music and dance are also an integral part of Fasnacht. Local bands, called Guggenmusik, play festive music and participate in parades.</p>
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<p><strong>ESPAÑOL</strong><br />
 Máscara de mujer común, elaborada en madera y utilizada en el carnaval de Fasnacht en Suiza.</p>
<p>Se caracteriza por tener cejas altas, negras y delineadas, ojos ovalados perforados, una nariz grande y prominente, mejillas sonrojadas, boca semiabierta con labios pintados de rojo y un gorro de tela blanca. Destaca el hermoso craquelado de la madera debido al paso del tiempo.</p>
<p>Las ciudades de Basilea, Lucerna y Zúrich son conocidas por sus celebraciones de Fasnacht en Suiza.</p>
<p>Durante el Fasnacht, se llevan a cabo desfiles con participantes vestidos con disfraces coloridos y máscaras extravagantes.</p>
<p>Los participantes a menudo eligen disfraces tradicionales o temas humorísticos y satíricos.</p>
<p>La música y la danze son una parte integral del Fasnacht. Bandas locales, llamadas Guggenmusik, tocan música festiva y participan en desfiles.</p>
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<strong>PORTUGUÊS</strong></p>
<p>Máscara de mulher comum, feita em madeira e usada no carnaval de Fasnacht na Suíça.</p>
<p>É caracterizada por ter sobrancelhas altas, pretas e delineadas, olhos ovalados perfurados, um nariz grande e proeminente, bochechas coradas, boca semiaberta com lábios pintados de vermelho e um gorro de tecido branco. Destaca-se a bela rachadura da madeira devido ao passar do tempo.</p>
<p>As cidades de Basileia, Lucerna e Zurique são conhecidas por suas celebrações de Fasnacht na Suíça.</p>
<p>Durante o Fasnacht, desfiles são realizados com participantes vestidos com fantasias coloridas e máscaras extravagantes.</p>
<p>Os participantes frequentemente escolhem fantasias tradicionais ou temas humorísticos e satíricos.</p>
<p>A música e a dança são uma parte integrante do Fasnacht. Bandas locais, chamadas Guggenmusik, tocam músicas festivas e participam dos desfiles.</p>
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