The Venetian masksAnonymous masks have traditionally been a crucial feature in Venetian Carnival, whose origins date back to the 12th century. In the rigid class hierarchy it developed into a feast of social satire where ones social background doesn’t count. The mask-makers (mascherari) even had their own guild and laws to abide by.The Venetians were allowed to wear masks for almost three month a year, from St. Stephans Day, December 26, until the last day of Carnival.•Hand cast•Real crushed stone bonded with high quality, designer resin•Each piece is individually hand painted by our artisans•Easy to display using the built in keyhole slots for hanging•Molded indentation for hanging•Adorned with tiny faux-jewel embellishments•Perfect for your home or garden•Exclusive to the Design Toscano Brand•Hand cast using real crushed stone bonded with quality resin•Perfect for your home or garden•Exclusive to the Design Toscano brand