Mardis Gras Jester hats for sale at very low prices. Going to a party, Going skiing? Celebrating Mardis Gras? If so, you need one of these playful jester hats to complete your party costume or just make a statement of how much you love live irreverently.
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Disguising one’s identity with elaborately painted masks was a significant part of the late 13th Century. Venice was the birthplace of the masquerade and the masks played a central role in society. Beginning on the day of Santo Stefano and ending at midnight of Shrove Tuesday, citizens of Venice would dress in fanciful outfits and eloquent masks to join together in celebration. As masquerade masks became increasingly popular, the mask-makers soon took up their own space in society and became members of a guild.
This became a yearly festival of the city and a whole range of masquerades took place revolving around stories of love, marriage and triumph. The Venetian youth would dress in costumes and masks and entertain the upper classes during the Venetian Carnival. Masquerade balls and elegant dinners were all part of the entertainment. Jugglers, acrobats and traveling exhibits took over the piazza and performed for the public. The sense of the unknown and the disguised allowed for everyone to come together and put aside the social standards of the time. It was a way to rid the individual of his identity so that he can act as he wishes.
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The story of the masquerade mask and the festivities, however, is not as optimistic as it seems. The earliest record of the Carnival of Venice dates back to 1268 and reveals a sense of opposition towards it. The festival of masks was a way for both the lower and uppers classes to hide their identities in order to freely participate in self-indulgent activities and mingle with the general public. From romantic encounters to murderous crimes, the streets of Venice became subversive and uncontrollable.
Venetians lived in a repressive environment during the Medieval Era, when the wearing of masks began to hold ground. As a result, the Catholic Church went through great lengths to outlaw the masquerades by establishing laws and regulations. The Church failed in banning the processions and eventually accepted the celebrations. The Catholic Church allocated a certain time period for the celebrations in accordance with religious holidays.
The months between Christmas and Shrove Tuesday were dedicated to the masquerades and eventually paved way for Carnevale. Carnevale was associated with pre-Lent traditions and the cleansing of evil spirits.
Masquerade balls and the entire culture surrounding the wearing of masks expanded to other parts of Europe, including England. The masquerades were generally held for the nobility in other parts of the continent. They enjoyed games held during the masquerade balls where guests had the opportunity to reveal each others’ identities.
The masquerade and all its glory began to lose ground during the 18th century. Venice fell under the rule of the Austrians and the celebrations eventually came to an end. It wasn’t until the late 20th century that the Carnival experienced a revival and people began to wear masquerade masks all over again. Since then, masquerade masks have become part of the artistic and craft-making culture of Italy as well as other countries. Aside from Venetian masks, there are also Mardi Gras and Harlequin masks. The masquerade mask is not only a historic and traditional part of culture but it is also a tourist attraction in modern times.
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We love masquerade masks, and we wanted others to be able to find the great selection of masquerade party masks that are available online. Ebay has a fantastic selection and lowest prices on hundreds of masquerade, Venetian, Mardi Gras masks and other party masks on the internet, so we created this site to take the hassle out of searching through the millions of auctions on eBay. We've created several categories and sub-categories of masks for you to browse, and you can quickly get to just the right mask for your next special occasion.
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Glowing gold masquerade masks for sale. Each fantastic masquerade mask is distinct in shape and style, and it is common to match the color of your mask with the rest of your costume or clothing. Find the perfect gold mask to wear during Mardi Gras, Carnival, or a masquerade party by browsing the many types of gold masks below. Clicking the links below will open a new window in your browser with a full description of the Gold Masquerade Mask for sale on eBay.
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Every masquerade mask is distinct in shape and style, and it is common to match the color of your mask with the rest of your costume or clothing. Find the perfect black mask to wear during Mardi Gras, Carnival, or a masquerade party by browsing the many types of black feather masks below.
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Find the perfect pink masquerade mask for sale. Each fantastic masquerade mask is distinct in shape and style, and it is common to match the color of your mask with the rest of your costume or clothing. Find the perfect gold mask to wear during Mardi Gras, Carnival, or a masquerade party by browsing the many types of gold masks below. Clicking the links below will open a new window in your browser with a full description of the Pink Masquerade Mask for sale on eBay.
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The thrill and excitement of a masquerade party lies in the costumes and masks that individual’s wear. There is a sense of mystery that lurks in a masquerade full of disguised people. The most famous masquerade festivals known in history include the Venetian Carnival as well as Mardi Gras. These take place during specific times of the year and are tied to distinct traditions of culture.
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