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Animal Masks “Wild Things” Animal Masks by James Perkins 20th Century
$39,540.74per set
£28,800per set
€33,852.45per set
CA$54,825.01per set
A$58,959.71per set
CHF 31,525.87per set
MX$711,037.32per set
NOK 398,666.20per set
SEK 363,236.24per set
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“Wild Things” Animal Masks by James Perkins 20th Century
Mixed media: fur, feathers, resin, textile; wearable sculpture
Commissioned and crafted for Parnham Park’s revival under James Perkins, these masks evoke the spirit of English woodland fauna—fox, badger, owl, hawk, and wildcat—through tactile realism and performative intent. Originally worn during moonlit gatherings at the Elizabethan estate, they blur boundaries between costume, taxidermy, and contemporary sculpture.
Each mask is designed not merely for display but for activation: to be worn, inhabited, and transformed. Their aesthetic draws on animist traditions, Victorian naturalism, and the immersive theatricality of Perkins’ “Modern Grand Tour.” Provenance: Acquired from Parnham Park: A Modern Grand Tour, Dreweatts, 2025
Comparative Holdings: V&A (masquerade), Horniman Museum (ethnographic masks), MoMI (cinematic hybrids)
Curatorial Note: These masks exemplify performative sculpture sculpture—where the collector becomes the character, and the object becomes a portal.
Height 26cm, Width 30cm, Depth 20cm – approx
- Dimensions:Height: 10.24 in (26 cm)Width: 11.82 in (30 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 5
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- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10128247629632
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