Hand-painted German Paper Masks, Peach with Blue Stripes-- Sold Individually star pattern 1918--and there is another showcasing

1918--and there is another showcasing  Roman ornament

including for the fact that the box they come in is pretty terrific

Visible image: 6 1/2" x 4 3/8"

from the Duke of Newcastle to Mark Twain

Hand-painted German Paper Masks, Peach with Blue Stripes-- Sold Individually star pattern 1918--and there is another showcasingPretty simple as far as handmade masks go, but quite evocative things I think. One finds some similar that were made in. Japan, but these are stamped Germany on their interiors, and I would guess date to the 1920s 40s or so. Smallish face sized: 5 7 8" t x 5" wide, measured straight across the back (not on the curve. Very good condition. One would need to attach ribbons or elastic at the temples to wear, or thread a little loop or two to hang. Price