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Zanni Masks

With their clearly defined expressions and a powerful language of form, our Venetian masks bring the main roles of Italian Commedia dell'Arte to life. Arlecchino and Brighella, Capitano Scaramouche and Pulcinella are the lighter variations on the classic theme. Zanni, one of the most famous masks, originated in medieval Venice during the time of the Black Death. The Plague Doctor tried to halt the deadly disease in its tracks – and made his rounds possible by stuffing herbs into the nose of a mask like this one.
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