Bold black and white distinguish the physician. A classic character born of the 16th century Italian commedia dell'arte his nose is long enough to thrust into a bottle of perfume as he spends his time among the fetid odors of the sickroom. Marcílio Barroco molds the mask from leather and paints it by hand; his signature is a symbol. An elastic band holds it in place.

Price: $77.95

The spiritual traditions of Brazil inspire Marcilio Barroco to design an original mask in honor of Exu a powerful Orixá.. The term 'Orixá' refers to any deity from the Yoruba religion which was brought to Brazil by West African slaves during the colonial period. They personify the forces of nature and hold integral roles in Afro-Brazilian rituals. Exu is the Orixá of communication the guardian of homes villages and cities as well as of human... (Read More)

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Brazil's Marcilio Barroco shares his personalized representation of an Orixá with an original hand-tooled leather mask. Orixá is the general term to refer to any deity from the Yoruba religion brought to Brazil by West African slaves during the colonial period. These gods personify the forces of nature and hold integral roles in Afro-Brazilian rituals. As forces of nature they are free of prejudices dogmas taboos concepts and gender. However... (Read More)

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Marcilio Barroco invokes an Orixá with a mask of powerful presence. The tooled leather mask is crafted by hand featuring nickel-plated brass ornamentations. Orixá is the general term to refer to any deity from the Yoruba religion brought to Brazil by West African slaves during the colonial period. These gods personify the forces of nature and hold integral roles in Afro-Brazilian rituals. As forces of nature they are free of prejudices dogmas... (Read More)

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Sweet and docile this Dalmatian dog mask exudes the charm of the loyal canine. Marcílio Barroco crafts the mask of leather and paints it by hand expertly conjuring the Dalmatian's playful charisma.

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Bright pink wings caress the face extending outward to mask the wearer. Transformed into a butterfly this exquisite design boasts a distinctive Brazilian personality. "Whenever we think of Brazil we are aware of its biodiversity and extraordinary natural resources " says Marcílio Barroco. "All this is part of our cultural identity." Barroco molds the mask from leather and paints it by hand before attaching an elastic band. The piece is signed... (Read More)

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With his long horns and bold spots a bull is transformed into a whimsical mask with floppy ears. He is ever present in the Brazilian countryside and is a symbol of both fertility and stability. Marcílio Barroco molds the mask from leather giving it an articulated mouth. The piece is signed with the artist's characteristic symbol. It features an elastic band.

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Marcílio Barroco portrays a blue macaw in leather. Stunning and beautiful the handmade mask carries a plea to stop the trafficking of exotic species. This splendid bird is a native of the Matogrossense marshland and is in danger of extinction. Barroco molds the mask from leather and paints it by hand; his signature is a symbol. The piece features an elastic band.

Price: $37.95

Marcílio Barroco portrays a scarlet macaw in leather. Stunning and beautiful the handmade mask carries a plea to stop the trafficking of exotic species. This splendid bird is a native of the Matogrossense marshland and is in danger of extinction. Barroco molds the mask from leather and paints it by hand; his signature is a symbol. It features an elastic band.

Price: $37.95

Brilliant tropical colors transform the doctor into a Brazilian entity. A classic character born of 16th century Italian commedia dell'arte the doctor's nose is long enough to thrust into a bottle of perfume as he spends his time among the fetid odors of the sickroom. Marcílio Barroco molds the mask from leather and paints it by hand; his signature is a symbol. It features an elastic band.

Price: $37.95