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Colombina Commedia dell’Arte Mask

£75.00

COLOMBINA - CHARACTER TRAITS

Clever, practical, and emotionally perceptive.
Motivated by care, balance, and keeping order amidst chaos.
Often serves as confidante or mediator between other characters.
Light, natural, and efficient physicality — grounded but graceful.
Expresses emotion with subtle clarity rather than exaggeration.

PRODUCT FEATURES

Durable and lightweight Colombina Commedia dell’Arte mask.
Made from high-impact plastic for long-lasting use.
Hand-painted to a professional performance standard finish.
Includes black elastic strap and foam pads for comfortable fit.
Suitable for both professional and student use.
Made to order in the UK. Ships in 20 working days.

ABOUT OUR COMMEDIA MASKS

Rooted in the vibrant tradition of Italian street theatre, our Commedia dell'Arte masks are made from high-impact plastic, making them durable, lightweight, and comfortable to wear. Each mask represents a classic stock character and is designed to provoke the exaggerated physicality and emotional expression that brings Commedia characters to life.

These masks are ideal for performance and invaluable tools for workshops and actor training.

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THE COLOMBINA CHARACTER IN COMMEDIA DELL’ARTE

Colombina is the clever, clear-eyed servant who sees the world exactly as it is. Sharp-witted, warm, and grounded, she balances humour with intelligence and intuition. Unlike many characters around her, she is rarely fooled. Colombina understands people — their desires, weaknesses, and pretences — and uses this knowledge with subtle grace. She is playful without being foolish, strong without being domineering, and charming without effort. She represents practicality, emotional insight, and the steady pulse of common sense in a world of exaggeration and chaos.

COLOMBINA’S RELATIONSHIPS AND MOTIVATIONS

Colombina often serves in the households of Pantalone or Il Dottore, where she runs the practical life of the home far more effectively than her masters. She is frequently the confidante to young lovers, the patient counterbalance to Arlecchino’s impulses, and — depending on the scenario — the romantic interest of Arlecchino himself. Unlike the bumbling Zanni around her, Colombina has agency: she guides, negotiates, mediates, and occasionally manipulates, not for power but for harmony. Her motivations are rooted in care, loyalty, and a desire to ensure things unfold justly and sensibly — though always with wit and flair.

COLOMBINA IN PERFORMANCE: PHYSICALITY AND MOVEMENT

In performance, Colombina’s physicality is light, graceful, and purposeful. Her movements are efficient and natural — she does not waste energy, nor does she exaggerate to impress. She stands upright and open, with a sense of ease and quick responsiveness. She listens fully and reacts clearly, with rhythm of gesture playing a key role. When emotions shift, they are nuanced rather than explosive — a tilt of the head, a knowing turn, a precise flick of the hand. Colombina commands presence not by force, but by clarity, confidence, and the unmistakable sense that she is always the smartest person in the room.