Spartan Mask

The Spartan mask is a gold-coloured face mask in the shape of an ancient battle helmet, with a narrow nose guard and two long cheek plates. Women and men can wear it at Carnival or at a Roman-themed party to dress up as an ancient warrior. The mask covers the forehead, nose and cheeks down to the chin, but leaves the back of the head and ears free, so you get the helmet look without a full-head cover.

Appearance and finish of the Spartan mask

• The exterior is gold-coloured with a black, weathered finish and some scratched lines, as if the helmet has already seen battle.
• A raised rib runs down the centre, tapering into a narrow nose guard between the two rectangular eye cutouts.
• Two long cheek plates extend down to the chin, with an open gap between them so your mouth remains free.
• The interior is black, and there is a black band on the inside to put the mask on.
• The mask is made of 90% polypropylene and 10% polyester.
• The mask is from the Boland brand and is intended for women and men.

The helmet of the Spartan warrior

Spartans were the warriors of Sparta, a city-state in ancient Greece that was best known for its strict military upbringing. The closed helmet with a nose guard and cheek plates, which this mask imitates, is the image that immediately makes you think of a Greek soldier from that time. A Roman gladiator usually wore a different model, often with a wide rim and a visor, so anyone who wants to portray a Spartan will choose this sleek shape.

Which costume pieces make this mask a complete Spartan?

You can recognise a Spartan by a red cape over the shoulders, and that colour makes the gold of the mask stand out even more. Wear a short tunic or a warrior skirt underneath and complete the look with strapped sandals. With a round shield and a short sword in hand, the warrior look is complete, both in a parade and at a themed party. The mask is sold separately, so you will need to find the cape, tunic and weapons separately.

Order the Spartan mask and march through the streets as a Greek warrior at Carnival.