Authentic ceremonial mask OF SARDINIA BOE OTTANA

SU BOE DI OTTANA cm 14 x cm 55

TRADITIONAL MASKS OF SARDINIA FROM OTTANA(NUORO)

AT OTTANA THE CARNIVAL IS CHARACTERISED BY THE SOS

MERDULES

AND “SOS BOES”: ANTROPOMORPHOUS AND ZOOMORPHOUS MASKS

WHICH TOGETHER REPRESENT THE CIVILISED WORLD

The costume of Merdules represents a rough, humpbacked and uncouth cattleman wearing sheep pelts. His face is hidden by a grotesque anthropomorphous mask which is called sa carazza. It is almost always made of wild pear-tree and sometimes is adorned with carvings and colored flourishing engraved on its surface..

DESCRIPTION :

MASCHERA SU BOE DI OTTANA

ARTIST : GRAZIANO VIALE

LENGTH CM 55 INCH 21-1/2"

BREADTH CM 14 -INCH 5- 1/2"

MATERIAL CUOIO -LEATHER

INCLUDES CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY

THIS AN EXCELLENT QUALITY ITALIAN MADE BY THE CRAFTSEMEN OF GRAZIANO VIALE IN SARDINIA (ITALY)

NEW NEVER USED

Between past and present, magic and religion, drama and comedy, the orgins of masks date back to millenia ago, and are rooted in humans´ special desire to change their identies and plunge into a fantasy world.

Therefore, a mask exhibit can be a fascinating instrument for tracing the evolution of epochs and peoples - an ideal mirror reflecting cultures and traditions.

GRAZIANO VIALE has researched and studied the evolution of masks in the Mediterranean culture for many years.

He was born in Northern Italy, but has been living in Sardinia for several years, conducting a specific research on Phoenician-Punic ritual masks as well as traditional Sardinian masks, benefitting from fertile international contacts covering all art forms, and especially the European theater - both classical and avant-garde. By now a much sought-after guest at various international festivals - including Avignon, Nancy, Bremen, Goslar, and Gerona - Viale is presently co-operating with Italian theatrical groups (Verona, Como, Belluno, Forlì...), and also developing cultural initiatives in Italian schools through seminars and workshops on the history and manufacture of leather masks.

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POSSO FORNIRE A RICHIESTA  TUTTE LE MASCHERE DELLA COMMEDIA DELL'ARTE,MASCHERE PROFESSIONALI CON CINTURINI ANATOMICI IDEALI PER COMPAGNIE TEATRALI(TEATRO DI VERONA -VENEZIA-PHILADELPHIA NEGLI USA,TANTO PER CITARE ALCUNI DEI MAGGIORI CLIENTI.

PIU' TUTTE LE ALTRE MASCHERE SOTTOELENCATE

GRAZIANO VIALE

ARTISAN MANUFCTURE OF THE MASKS IN LEATHER MASKS

1)ART COMEDY:ARLECCHINO MORETTI-ARLECCHINO GATTO-ARLECCHINO SIMONE-BAUTA TIEPOLO-BRIGHELLA CLASSICO

2)SARDINIA MASKS:SARTIGLIA DI ORISTANO-SU COMPONIDORI-MERDULES OTTANA –MAMUTHONE MAMOIADA-SU BOES OTTANA-SU CHERBO-SU MOLENTE –SU PORCU-

3)GREEK THEATRE:FLOTTETE-GIOVANE SCHIAVO-MEGARA-NEOTTOLEMO-NETTUNO-SIRENA –VECCHIO SCHIAVO

4)PHOENICIAN MASKS : GHIGNANTE SAN SPERATE-GORGONEION-PROTOME DI ASTARTE-PROTOME EGTTIZZANTE-PROTOME NEGROIDE-SILENCA S ANTIOCO-SILENCA THARROS

They were included in the burial equipment for apotropaic purposes, i.e. to avert evil - like Mycenaean and Egyptian masks. Some masks, found in religious buildings, are believed to be connected to the Baal Ammon (Sun-Fertility hero) cult. They are also believed to have been used during religious rites and dances for the consecration of youth and children (in Cyprus and Carthago). Around the 5th century b.C., sneering masks were replaced with Silenic masks following the mingling with Hellenic culture (Shadrafa-Dionysus-Liber cult).

Sa Sartiglia: neutral masks with several decorative symbols were connected to spring and the Earth´s fertility; this festival was introduced by the Spaniards as a horseback riding ability test. These masks are considered as grotesque and ironic images of pastoral culture and reality characterizing the daily life of Barbagia´s populations (Mamoiada and Ottana).

It was not regarded as a worldly pastime, but as a religious ceremony. "The sacred chorus must teach that which is useful to Athens, and also admonish the city", Aristophanes stated the (Frogs). Greek tragedy was originated by men who actively participated in the life of their city and times, vividly feeling its problems and drawing stimula for poetic creation. Beginning of Tragedy: 6th century b.C. Authors of Ancient Comedy: 5th century b.C. Author: Aristophanes Ancient Comedy was considered as a violent political attack against political life itself and against corruption in Athenian democracy (The Knights), against demagogy and the Sophists (The Clouds), executed with entertaining and refined irony. Beginning of New Comedy: 4th century b.C.Author: MenanderNew Comedy represented private and family life with its moral problems, disputes, and reconciliations; it was the expression

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Q: Hello. I teach Theatre at a small university in Pennsylvania in the USA. I have long loved the Commedia characters and their impact on other Theatrical forms of the period. On a trip to Venice 20 years ago, I purchased a Brighella Mask that I cherish and have often used in my classes. I would love to know about purchasing more Commedia Character Masks as well as traditional Greek Masks for both Tragedy and Comedy performances. Do you have set Masks you make and sell? Or, do you make and sell Masks to order? I have stumbled upon your ebay Web Site at the end of my day and I will look at it more carefully over the next few days. I hope there is a way I can purchase some of your very beautiful Masks and maybe have a chance to discuss the use of Masks in both the Commedia and the Traditional Greek Theatres. Thank you. Andy.

A: THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION I have several types of Sardinian masks (new, unused, or used ) of varying prices. We can offer you wide range of size and types. Please email me if you are interest We remain at your disposal for any questions or concerns you may have THE BEST REGARDS ANTONIO

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