Q: In discussion with a friend, I took a picture of some of the masks on the wall. We were discussing the different origins of Carnival masks. One looks like the Guy Fawkes mask… I think the other a Venice mask? I came across your site, as we were trying to research. I unfortunately do not have detailed and separate photos. I know they are for fun and decorations, but if you could help identify where these masks are from, I would be very grateful. If not, I understand. Ruhi, 734
A: Seeing your photo of three store-bought plastic masks intrigued me. One is the famous Guy Fawkes masks (UK), another is a Venice-style carnival mask, and the third would be a Mexican Day-of-the-Dead mask. Of course, these cheap little items were probably all made in China. (What isn’t?) The three make for an interesting group. I would love to know what you and your friend discussed. And why did you photograph them in black & white?
4 Comments
Regan Leavy
“Of course, these cheap little items were probably all made in China. (What isn’t?)”
Thats racist
Bob Ibold
I apologize! It was stupid of me to use the double adjective “cheap little.” We all know that China is the most important manufacturing country in the world.
Regan Leavy
Hey Bob.
You’re right. China is the most important manufacturing country in the world.
Good job.
Dijuri
I just recently stumbled upon this website while trying to do some research on my mask collection I have. Love this site! I have a mask I may send in to get analyzed as I’m stumped about it. Anyway, the mask in the upper left is from a show called Kooza. It’s based on the one of the main characters. The one below it is a “zebra” mask from “O”. Both Kooza and “O” are shows produced by Cirque du Soleil and I highly recommend seeing them! I have the zebra mask 🙂