The History and Origins of Larva Mask, Otherwise Known As the Bauta Mask

The History and Origins of Larva Mask, Otherwise Known As the Bauta Mask

This disguise consisted of the Larva mask, tricorn hat, Xendal (lace cravat), and the Tabarro (a woollen mantel).

The name Larva means ghost mask, it was originally always in plain white or black and was crafted from leather or paper mache. It was a mask worn by both men and women alike and worn often by lovers so they could meet in public without fear of recognition.

Due to the unique design of the Larva mask, with its jutting jaw line, the wearer is able to still eat and drink whilst wearing the mask. For those wishing to conceal their identity, whilst socialising, this was a great benefit. The fact that the design also changed the timbre of your voice was an added bonus.

The Bauta disguise was a fantastic social leveller, when worn all were equal be you servant or master, whatever social class you came from. This you would think would have brought about a social utopia of sorts with equality for all. In ways it did, even if it was only for brief periods, however the unfortunate side effect was that the Venetian society fell into moral decline. It encouraged its wearers to throw aside societies codes of conduct and morals as there was no fear of recognition and so consequences. This in turn led to severe restrictions being placed on the wearing of masks in society until their eventual ban in Napoleonic times.

Today's Larva masks, which we now refer to as the Bauta mask are far more decorative than the original. You can still purchase plain black or white masks but many are now elaborately painted in harlequin design, embellished with gilded macram and festoon with feathers.

I am Mikaela Parry, I have importing and retailing authentic Venetian masks for five years and during that time I have become fascinated by their design and history. To us they are a mere fashion accessory but these mask influenced the social and economic history of Venice.

If you wish to experience a little of the mystery and romance of wearing a masquerade masks then please visit http://www.venetianmasquerademasks.co.uk. Here you will find the as well as bauta mask a vast array of authentic venetian mask and a wealth of information about them.

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