Hand-painted German Paper Masks, Peach with Blue Stripes-- Sold Individually star pattern including for the fact that

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

interior trays measures 1 1/8" tall and 1 1/2" tall

I think having this guy perched nearby surely much increase one's empathy quotient toward the rest of the world

There is a big fat glaze drip on one side

1918--and there is another showcasing  Roman ornament

Hand-painted German Paper Masks, Peach with Blue Stripes-- Sold Individually star pattern including for the fact thatPretty 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