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There are many shapes, sizes, styles, and meanings, here are some sites to explain: * http://www.masksvenetian.com/page/masks Venetian masks can be made in leather or with the original papier-mâché technique. The original masks were rather simple in design and decoration. They often had a symbolic and practical function. Nowadays, most of them are made with the application of gesso and gold leaf and are all hand-painted using natural feathers and gems to decorate. Most masks sold in the tourist shops in Venice have nothing to do with the original Venetian masks. (This site explains nicely about shapes) * http://espritlibre.multiply.com/photos/album/66

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