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.
Golden Mask with Floral Frame
Folk Figures and NarrativesGolden ceramic mask depicting a stylized face framed by a black decoration with small white dots and golden flowers. The smooth, luminous central part evokes the solar disc,…
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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 metallic finish and floral details
- Dimensions
- approx. 25 × 20 × 8 cm
- Dating
- 20th–21st century
- Location
- Italian Museum of Folk Imagination – Folk Figures and Narratives Section
- Condition
- Excellent; gilding and colors well preserved
- Interpretation and context
- The mask, donated by Alfonso Bertucci, represents the duality between day and night, life and mystery. Gold symbolizes light and vitality, while black and golden flowers evoke the silent beauty of darkness.
- Compiled by
- Alessandro Grossi
White Mask with Red and Black Decorations
Folk Figures and NarrativesWhite ceramic mask with red and black painted decorations. The flowing lines and abstract motifs develop around the eyes and cheeks, creating a sense of contrast and movement.…
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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. 22 × 18 × 7 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, represents the tension between opposites: light and shadow, calm and passion. The red and black colors, traditionally associated with energy and drama, turn the face into a symbol of artistic expression and shifting identity.
- Compiled by
- Alessandro Grossi
Blue and Gold Mask with Fan-Shaped Headdress
Folk Figures and NarrativesDeep blue ceramic mask with golden and emerald green decorations. The fan-shaped golden headdress dominates the upper part, while the eye contours are adorned with sinuous golden and…
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- Category
- Artistic and decorative object
- Provenance
- Donated by Alfonso Bertucci
- Materials
- Painted and glazed ceramic with glitter
- Technique
- Hand modeling and painting with glossy finish and golden details
- 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 glaze well preserved
- Interpretation and context
- The mask, donated by Alfonso Bertucci, symbolizes royalty and mystery. Blue represents depth and calm, gold symbolizes light and magnificence. The harmony of colors and shapes evokes the festive and symbolic dimension of the Venetian Carnival.
- Compiled by
- Alessandro Grossi
Golden Jester Mask
Folk Figures and NarrativesCeramic mask depicting a smiling face with golden decorations and floral motifs around the eyes and cheeks. The headdress, typical of a jester, consists of three curved points…
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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 finish and golden details
- Dimensions
- approx. 25 × 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 figure of the jester, a symbol of freedom and irony in popular theater and Venetian Carnival. The smile and golden decorations evoke the joy of play and the lightness of stage art.
- Compiled by
- Alessandro Grossi
Polychrome Mask with Ornamental Headdress
Folk Figures and NarrativesCeramic mask depicting a stylized human face painted in vivid tones: red, orange, and yellow for the face, blue for the lips and eyes. The headdress, painted in…
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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 vivid colors and glossy finish
- Dimensions
- approx. 22 × 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, represents the fusion between tradition and modernity. Warm and cool colors balance in a symbolism of harmony and cultural identity, evoking the figure of a guardian or spiritual messenger.
- Compiled by
- Alessandro Grossi
Venetian decorative mask
Partial white mask with upper section covered in black velvet and golden trim. The eyes are framed by golden ornamental motifs and the nose is prominent. The piece…
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- Category
- Decorative object / theatrical mask
- Provenance
- Donated by Alfonso Bertucci
- Materials
- Painted ceramic or plaster, black velvet, golden cord
- Technique
- Hand modeling and decoration with velvet applications and golden details
- Dimensions
- Height approx. 18 cm; width 14 cm; depth 8 cm
- Dating
- 20th–21st century
- Function
- Decorative mask inspired by Venetian tradition, symbol of elegance and mystery.
- Location
- Museo Italiano dell’Immaginario Folklorico, Piazza al Serchio (LU)
- Condition
- Excellent, with minimal wear.
- Interpretation and context
- The contrast between white and black evokes the duality of light and shadow; gold recalls festivity and theatricality.
- Bibliography
- Direct observation and comparison with handcrafted Venetian masks.
- Compiled by
- Alessandro Grossi
Decorative Mask with Feathers and Flowers
Folk Figures and NarrativesDecorative mask depicting a delicate female face with golden eyes and pink lips. The piece is surrounded by ornamental elements resembling feathers and petals in vivid shades of…
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- Category
- Artistic and decorative object
- Provenance
- Donated by Alfonso Bertucci
- Materials
- Painted ceramic or plaster, glitter, metallic pigments
- Technique
- Hand modeling and painting with decorative applications and glitter finishes
- Dimensions
- approx. 25 × 18 × 6 cm (estimated from image)
- Dating
- 20th–21st century
- Location
- Italian Museum of Folk Imagination – Folk Figures and Narratives Section
- Condition
- Excellent; colors and decorations well preserved
- Interpretation and context
- The mask blends natural and fantastical motifs, recalling the aesthetics of contemporary Venetian masks. The bright colors and floral shapes suggest a celebratory and ornamental purpose, turning the face into an emblem of imagination and lightness.
- Bibliography
- Direct observation of the object; comparison with contemporary decorative masks and Italian artistic craftsmanship.
- Compiled by
- Alessandro Grossi
Black and Golden Ritual Mask
Folk Figures and NarrativesDecorative mask with a stylized face and exaggerated features: large red eyes, wide open mouth with white teeth and pink tongue, pronounced nose, and golden details on the…
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- Category
- Artistic and ritual object
- Provenance
- Donated by Alfonso Bertucci
- Materials
- Painted ceramic or wood with red, black, gold, and white pigments
- Technique
- Hand modeling and painting with geometric and ornamental motifs
- Dimensions
- approx. 20 × 18 × 8 cm (estimated from image)
- 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, evokes apotropaic and festive figures from folk tradition. The use of black and red, associated with strength and vitality, turns the face into a symbol of energy and protection.
- Bibliography
- Direct observation of the object; comparison with apotropaic and ritual masks from folk traditions.
- Compiled by
- Alessandro Grossi
Golden Mask with Wavy Profile
Folk Figures and NarrativesGolden mask with a glittering surface and wavy profile. The eyes are framed by black lines dotted with white, continuing along the edges to create an elegant sense…
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- Category
- Artistic and decorative object
- Provenance
- Donated by Alfonso Bertucci
- Materials
- Painted and gilded ceramic with glitter finish
- Technique
- Hand modeling and painting with white dotted borders on black background
- Dimensions
- approx. 20 × 15 × 6 cm (estimated from image)
- Dating
- 20th–21st century
- Location
- Italian Museum of Folk Imagination – Folk Figures and Narratives Section
- Condition
- Excellent; gilding and decorations well preserved
- Interpretation and context
- The mask, donated by Alfonso Bertucci, embodies the aesthetic and festive dimension of Venetian tradition. Its formal simplicity and golden brilliance evoke the anonymity and allure typical of carnival.
- Bibliography
- Direct observation of the object; comparison with Venetian masks and contemporary carnival decorations.
- Compiled by
- Alessandro Grossi
Venetian-style decorative mask
Folk Figures and NarrativesCeramic mask with a face divided into two halves: one white with golden arabesques and one red with flame-like motifs. On the left side, a fan of dark-blue…
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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 finish and golden details
- Dimensions
- approx. 25 × 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 recalls Venetian tradition and the theatrical world of the Commedia dell’Arte, evoking the duality between mystery and celebration.
- Compiled by
- Alessandro Grossi
Golden decorative mask
Folk Figures and NarrativesGolden mask depicting a stylized face with swirling lines expanding like air currents or waves. The facial features – half-closed eyes, small mouth, and puffed cheeks – suggest…
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- Category
- Artistic and decorative object
- Provenance
- Donated by Alfonso Bertucci
- Materials
- Gilded resin or ceramic
- Technique
- Hand modeling and finishing with metallic effect
- Dimensions
- approx. 22 × 20 × 8 cm
- Dating
- 20th–21st century
- Location
- Italian Museum of Folk Imagination – Folk Figures and Narratives Section
- Condition
- Excellent; surface and gilding well preserved
- Interpretation and context
- The mask represents the personification of wind or the spirit of air, a symbol of freedom and transformation. The golden color evokes a mythical and solar dimension typical of allegorical figures in folklore.
- Compiled by
- Alessandro Grossi
Decorative mask with royal headdress
Folk Figures and NarrativesCeramic mask depicting a male face with black mustache, red lips, and elongated eyes. The headdress, shaped like a royal crown, is richly decorated with golden and bronze…
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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 finish and metallic details
- Dimensions
- approx. 24 × 18 × 9 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 represents a royal or noble figure, symbolizing authority and theatricality. The use of metallic colors and caricatured features suggests a blend of power and irony typical of folk and carnival representations.
- Compiled by
- Alessandro Grossi