Mardi Gras Masks 4 Hand Painted Masquerade Clay Ceramic Masks Matte Wall Decor

Mardi Gras Masks 4 Hand Painted Masquerade Clay Ceramic Masks Matte Wall Decor NEW. (4 Mardi Gras Masks, each is unique, suitable for hanging or table display) Set of 4 clay/matte finish ceramic Mardi Gras masquerade wall masks. Each is uniquely hand-painted with a matte finish, not glossy or shellacked, and have ribbons on the back for hanging on a hook or nail. Could also be displayed in a case or on a table. Great addition for a mask collector, Mardi Gras collectors, etc. No chips, cracks or scratches. New, never used, stored in a drawer in a cool, dry place. Comes from a smoke free/pet free home. Large mask is approx: 8" high X 5.5" wide, the other three are approx: 4" high from forehead to chin, X 3.5" wide. About Mardi Gras Masks: Mardi Gras is a holiday celebration that lasts from January 6th of each year until the day before Ash Wednesday, 40 days prior to Easter Sunday. Masks have been a major part of the Mardi Gras festivities for as long as it has been celebrated. Masks have been a part of Mardi Gras since the early 1700s; however, from the 1780s to 1827, masks were forbidden during the celebrations. The original purpose of Mardi Gras masks was to protect the identity of revelers, men who went door to door to sing, dance and beg for offerings to make a communal gumbo. Today, Mardi Gras masks are worn by "Krewes" (the term for party organizers) to protect the identity of Krewe members, and by revelers and ball attendees.