Scheda Oggetti
Schede catalografiche di base compilate da Alessandro Grossi
Gli oggetti qui schedati sono rappresentazioni fisiche delle figure dell’immaginario o strumenti di attività lavorative della civiltà contadina legati prevalentemente alla tessitura e/o all’intrecciatura. Le statuette prevalentemente in terracotta sono il risultato di attività scolastiche con gli alunni dei Licei Artistici della provincia di Lucca e ripropongono storie e personaggi dell’immaginario folklorico.
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Objects of material culture and folk imagination preserved by the Museum: search by keyword or browse by section.
166 records found.
Venetian Decorative Mask
Folk Figures and NarrativesWhite ceramic mask with delicate features and green and blue floral decorations. The black headdress, adorned with floral motifs and golden edges, opens laterally into two wide quilted…
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- Category
- Artistic and decorative object
- Provenance
- Donated by Alfonso Bertucci
- Materials
- Painted and gilded ceramic
- Technique
- Hand modeling and painting with gilded details
- Dimensions
- approx. 25 × 20 × 8 cm
- Dating
- 20th–21st century
- Location
- Italian Museum of Folk Imagination – Folk Figures and Narratives Section
- Condition
- Excellent; colors and gilding well preserved
- Interpretation and context
- The mask, donated by Alfonso Bertucci, recalls the Venetian Carnival tradition, a symbol of elegance and anonymity. The still, decorated face becomes an emblem of beauty and introspection, where art reflects both the soul and the theatrical play.
- Compiled by
- Alessandro Grossi
Oriental Decorative Mask
Folk Figures and NarrativesWooden mask depicting a stylized face with closed eyes and pink lips, topped by a green and gold headdress with a central floral motif. On each side are…
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- Category
- Artistic and decorative object
- Provenance
- Donated by Alfonso Bertucci
- Materials
- Carved and painted wood; decorative beads
- Technique
- Hand carving and polychrome painting
- Dimensions
- approx. 25 × 18 × 8 cm
- Dating
- 20th–21st century
- Location
- Italian Museum of Folk Imagination – Folk Figures and Narratives Section
- Condition
- Good; slight wear marks
- Interpretation and context
- The mask, donated by Alfonso Bertucci, recalls ritual figures of protection and serenity. The vivid colors and facial symmetry evoke the calm of ritual and beauty as a form of spiritual harmony.
- Compiled by
- Alessandro Grossi
Theatrical Decorative Mask
Folk Figures and NarrativesVenetian-inspired ceramic mask with a white face and geometric black and gold decorations. The upper part is adorned with three fabric elements in red, brown, and green, arranged…
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- Category
- Artistic and decorative object
- Provenance
- Donated by Alfonso Bertucci
- Materials
- Painted ceramic, fabric, metallic and decorative elements
- Technique
- Hand modeling and painting with textile applications and gilding
- Dimensions
- approx. 25 × 18 × 10 cm
- Dating
- 20th–21st century
- Location
- Italian Museum of Folk Imagination – Folk Figures and Narratives Section
- Condition
- Excellent; colors and materials well preserved
- Interpretation and context
- The mask, donated by Alfonso Bertucci, recalls the tradition of Venetian theater and carnival, symbolizing metamorphosis and expressive freedom. The color contrasts and richness of materials evoke the play of identities and the magic of performance.
- Compiled by
- Alessandro Grossi
Blue and Gold Decorative Mask
Folk Figures and NarrativesCeramic mask depicting a white female face with black and silver decorations around the eyes. The headdress, painted in shades of blue and turquoise with wave-like patterns, is…
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- Category
- Artistic and decorative object
- Provenance
- Donated by Alfonso Bertucci
- Materials
- Painted ceramic, golden and decorative elements
- Technique
- Hand modeling and painting with raised applications and gilding
- Dimensions
- approx. 25 × 18 × 9 cm
- Dating
- 20th–21st century
- Location
- Italian Museum of Folk Imagination – Folk Figures and Narratives Section
- Condition
- Excellent; colors and details well preserved
- Interpretation and context
- The mask, donated by Alfonso Bertucci, represents the poetic and introspective dimension of Venetian theater. The cool tones and fluid lines recall water and dream, symbols of memory and transformation.
- Compiled by
- Alessandro Grossi
Feline Decorative Mask
Folk Figures and NarrativesCeramic mask depicting a stylized feline face with pointed ears and metallic whiskers. The surface is decorated with green and gold geometric motifs on a dark background, while…
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- Category
- Artistic and decorative object
- Provenance
- Donated by Alfonso Bertucci
- Materials
- Painted ceramic with metallic and glitter inserts
- Technique
- Hand modeling and painting with raised decorations and golden applications
- Dimensions
- approx. 22 × 20 × 8 cm
- Dating
- 20th–21st century
- Location
- Italian Museum of Folk Imagination – Folk Figures and Narratives Section
- Condition
- Excellent; decorations well preserved
- Interpretation and context
- The mask, donated by Alfonso Bertucci, combines zoomorphic and ornamental elements, recalling Venetian tradition and the cat as a guardian spirit. The golden and green reflections suggest a connection with magic and the night.
- Compiled by
- Alessandro Grossi
African Tribal Mask
Folk Figures and NarrativesWooden mask of African inspiration, characterized by geometric lines and dotted golden motifs. The face features narrow eyes, a prominent nose, and an open mouth with an intense,…
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- Category
- Artistic and ritual object
- Provenance
- Donated by Alfonso Bertucci
- Materials
- Carved and painted wood
- Technique
- Hand carving with engraved and pigmented decorations
- Dimensions
- approx. 30 × 18 × 10 cm
- Dating
- 20th–21st century
- Location
- Italian Museum of Folk Imagination – Folk Figures and Narratives Section
- Condition
- Good; minor wear consistent with age
- Interpretation and context
- The mask, donated by Alfonso Bertucci, recalls the tribal traditions of sub-Saharan Africa, where carved faces represent ancestral spirits or protective figures. The engraved motifs and warm colors evoke vital energy and connection to the earth.
- Compiled by
- Alessandro Grossi
Decorative Sun Mask
Folk Figures and NarrativesCeramic mask shaped like a stylized sun, with flame-like rays and a smiling human face. The warm tones of orange and red, with yellow highlights on the cheeks,…
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- Category
- Artistic and decorative object
- Provenance
- Donated by Alfonso Bertucci
- Materials
- Painted ceramic
- Technique
- Hand modeling and painting with glossy glazing
- Dimensions
- approx. 25 × 25 × 5 cm
- Dating
- 20th–21st century
- Location
- Italian Museum of Folk Imagination – Folk Figures and Narratives Section
- Condition
- Excellent; minor wear marks
- Interpretation and context
- The mask, donated by Alfonso Bertucci, represents the sun as a universal symbol of life, energy, and renewal. The smiling expression recalls joy and protection, recurring elements in Mediterranean folk art.
- Compiled by
- Alessandro Grossi
White and Gold Decorative Mask
Folk Figures and NarrativesVenetian-inspired ceramic mask with a white face and golden decorations around the eyes. The upper part is covered in black velvet, bordered by a braided golden trim. A…
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- Category
- Artistic and decorative object
- Provenance
- Donated by Alfonso Bertucci
- Materials
- Painted ceramic with golden inserts and velvet
- Technique
- Hand modeling and painting with gilded applications and cord edging
- Dimensions
- approx. 22 × 18 × 7 cm
- Dating
- 20th–21st century
- Location
- Italian Museum of Folk Imagination – Folk Figures and Narratives Section
- Condition
- Excellent; minor wear marks
- Interpretation and context
- The mask, donated by Alfonso Bertucci, represents the Venetian Carnival tradition and the duality between identity and anonymity. The use of white and gold evokes purity and royalty, while the black velvet accentuates the contrast between light and shadow.
- Compiled by
- Alessandro Grossi
Oriental Ceremonial Mask
Folk Figures and NarrativesCeramic mask of oriental inspiration, featuring a red face with black and white decorations around the eyes and mouth. The forehead bears the Taijitu (yin-yang) symbol, emblem of…
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- Category
- Artistic and ritual object
- Provenance
- Donated by Alfonso Bertucci
- Materials
- Painted ceramic
- Technique
- Hand modeling and painting with vivid colors and glossy glazing
- Dimensions
- approx. 25 × 18 × 8 cm
- Dating
- 20th–21st century
- Location
- Italian Museum of Folk Imagination – Folk Figures and Narratives Section
- Condition
- Excellent; colors well preserved
- Interpretation and context
- The mask, donated by Alfonso Bertucci, recalls the theatrical and ceremonial traditions of the Far East, where red symbolizes strength, courage, and vitality. The central yin-yang symbol represents the harmony of opposites, a cornerstone of Taoist philosophy.
- Compiled by
- Alessandro Grossi
Decorative Moon Mask
Folk Figures and NarrativesCeramic mask shaped like a crescent moon with a smiling human face. The surface alternates golden and blue areas with diamond-shaped geometric motifs typical of the harlequin style.…
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- Category
- Artistic and decorative object
- Provenance
- Donated by Alfonso Bertucci
- Materials
- Painted and glazed ceramic
- Technique
- Hand modeling and painting with metallic and vivid colors
- Dimensions
- approx. 25 × 20 × 8 cm
- Dating
- 20th–21st century
- Location
- Italian Museum of Folk Imagination – Folk Figures and Narratives Section
- Condition
- Excellent; colors and glaze well preserved
- Interpretation and context
- The mask, donated by Alfonso Bertucci, represents the fusion between lunar symbolism and the Venetian Carnival tradition. The moon, emblem of mystery and transformation, becomes a human face, evoking the play of identities and the poetry of the night.
- Compiled by
- Alessandro Grossi
Polychrome Geometric Mask
Folk Figures and NarrativesWooden mask depicting a stylized face with one half gold and the other turquoise. The headdress consists of triangular and rhomboid elements painted in blue, red, and turquoise,…
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- Category
- Artistic and decorative object
- Provenance
- Donated by Alfonso Bertucci
- Materials
- Painted and gilded wood
- Technique
- Hand carving and painting with vivid colors and geometric applications
- Dimensions
- approx. 25 × 20 × 8 cm
- Dating
- 20th–21st century
- Location
- Italian Museum of Folk Imagination – Folk Figures and Narratives Section
- Condition
- Excellent; colors well preserved
- Interpretation and context
- The mask, donated by Alfonso Bertucci, combines symbolic and decorative elements, evoking the duality between matter and spirit. The contrasting colors and geometric shapes recall artisanal tradition and the pursuit of aesthetic balance.
- Compiled by
- Alessandro Grossi
Harlequin Decorative Mask
Folk Figures and NarrativesVenetian-inspired ceramic mask with a white face and golden decorations around the eyes and mouth. The headdress, composed of three curved points, is painted in black, gold, and…
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- Category
- Artistic and decorative object
- Provenance
- Donated by Alfonso Bertucci
- Materials
- Painted and gilded ceramic
- Technique
- Hand modeling and painting with glossy glazing and gilded applications
- Dimensions
- approx. 22 × 18 × 8 cm
- Dating
- 20th–21st century
- Location
- Italian Museum of Folk Imagination – Folk Figures and Narratives Section
- Condition
- Excellent; colors and gilding well preserved
- Interpretation and context
- The mask, donated by Alfonso Bertucci, represents the tradition of Venetian theater and Carnival, where the masked face becomes a tool of freedom and transformation. The gold and the smile evoke the light of the stage and the joy of disguise.
- Compiled by
- Alessandro Grossi