Mask Pulcinella PVC

The Pulcinella PVC mask is a black half-mask that covers the eyes, nose, and cheeks, with a white cap attached on top. It brings the mischievous servant from Italian folk theatre to life, with that recognisable contrast of a dark face beneath a bright white cap. The mask is designed for men and is suitable for Carnival and masquerade balls.

What does the Pulcinella mask look like?

The Pulcinella mask consists of a black face section with a shaped nose, pronounced eyebrows, and almond-shaped eye openings, with a white cap above it that stands high above the forehead.

• The mask is made of 100% PVC.
• The black section ends below the nose, leaving your mouth and chin free.
• The white cap has a folded top that falls to one side.
• The colours are sharply divided: black for the face, white for the cap.
• The mask is from the Widmann brand and is designed for men.

Pulcinella from the commedia dell'arte

Pulcinella is a regular character in the commedia dell'arte, the Italian improvisational theatre in which each character has its own mask. Traditionally, he wears a black half-mask, a loose white costume, and a white cap, and plays the clever but lazy servant who always manages to talk his way out of anything. He comes from Naples, where he is still considered a symbol of the city. His plain black-and-white look distinguishes him from the colourful, decorated masks you know from the Venetian Carnival.

Wearing the half-mask in the parade or at a masquerade ball

In the Carnival parade, the mask stands out most over a loose white blouse or a white suit, so that the black face is the only dark area in your outfit. For a masquerade ball, a white shirt with black trousers works well, creating the same contrast in a slightly more formal way. Because your mouth remains free, you can eat, drink, and talk without taking off the mask.

Choose the Pulcinella PVC mask and join the parade at Carnival as a Neapolitan comedian.