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Switzerland Swiss Lotschental Antique Wooden Hand Carved Mask, Real Hair/teeth




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Information:
Reference Number: Avaluer:6363Material: Wood
Color: Brown
Original Description:
Switzerland Swiss Lotschental antique wooden hand carved mask, real (horse?) hair and teeth
The wooden carving measures 5 x 7 inches and was purchased in Switzerland about 50 years ago. It is in very good vintage condition.
"During carnival week, "Tschäggätta" (frightful figures, clad in furs and wearing grotesque masks) liven up village life in the Lötschental. This pagan custom is practised from 3 February onwards in the Lötschental."

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