Anguish and terror are concepts coming to mind when looking at this singular wooden mask of a Mamuthonen - an iconic character from Sardinian folkloristic tradition. Painstakingly hand-carved and finished in matte black, it is a one-of-a-kind piece designed by Davide Dessolis to bring an authentic piece of Sardinia to the walls of any home. A soft cowhide leather lace is included.
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Discovering the Artisan
Lumeras
Sardegna, Italy | Carpenter
Davide Dessolis lives and works in Mamoiada, a small town in the Sardinian countryside. A master artisan beyond his years, he crafts wooden masks once used in local folklore to scare away evil spirits believed to be responsible for natural disasters. These masks, once worn by Mamuthones - shepherds who gathered in Mamoiada for these anti-evil rituals - are crafted at his workshop, Lumera, with the same patience and attention to detail to preserve a century-old Sardinian tradition.Discover more