MASK COMEDIA ZANCIOMPO

Polichinel or pulcinella
Mask of Venice.

PAPER-MACHE

For Comedia dell Arte or decoration.
real Size of a face.

See also - " CLICK ! " :

- " The same one in WHITE to be painted "


Some history

This character started out as an idiot simpleton servant, like Arlecchino, but developed into a very complex figure. He is resigned to his destiny as a poor and ugly hunchback, but is also romantic, lovestruck and often witty and cutting and full of common sens.
He became a feature of theatrical performances only in the South of Italy but remained a very important figure in the Venice Carnaval, as can be seen from a number of Tiepolo frescoes.
The name probably derives from " PULCINO " (chick) and he did, in fact, speak with a sort of "cheeping" voice.