Colombina Commedia dell'Arte Theatre Mask Front View

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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 thermoplastic 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 worldwide 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.

Mask Care & Maintenance - Commedia dell'Arte Masks

Securing the Elastic

Each mask is supplied with a length of black elastic. Tie the elastic firmly for a secure fit, using a double knot to prevent it from pulling through the hole unexpectedly.

Putting the Mask On

To avoid straining the mask, place it gently over your face first, then pull the elastic over your head. This prevents the mask from being forced apart which can weaken or damage it over time.

Cleaning the Mask

Use alcohol-free wipes to clean the mask between uses. Do not use alcohol-based wipes, as they will quickly damage the glaze and paint finish.

Styling Eyebrows & Moustaches

Eyebrows and moustaches can be ‘restyled’ with a hair dryer or by being slightly moistened and left to dry in position.

Mask Storage

Store your mask in the supplied bag to protect it from dust and abrasion. Avoid leaving masks in direct sunlight for extended periods, as this can fade colours and weaken the paint finish.

Adjusting the Foam

The internal foam is shaped to suit a ‘generic’ face. If you need extra padding, you can add your own using a glue gun—apply glue to the foam, then press it into place. If the existing foam feels too thick, trim it carefully with nail scissors to achieve a comfortable fit.

What to Avoid

Harsh chemical cleaners
Contact with sharp edges
Exposure to heat sources
Prolonged direct sunlight

Shipping & Delivery

Shipping Policy

Our products are handmade to order. All orders are processed and shipped within 20 working days of receipt of payment (30 working days for orders containing leather masks and puppets). Orders will only begin to be processed once full payment has been received.

When you have placed an order you will receive an email confirmation of receipt of your order and payment.

When your order has shipped, you will receive an email notification from UPS which will include a tracking number you can use to check its status. Please allow 24 hours for the tracking information to become available.

Shipping Charges

Shipping charges for your order will be calculated and displayed at the checkout page of our online shop.

Delivery to UK Addresses

Orders dispatched to UK addresses will be sent via UPS which aims to deliver in one to two working days. All orders are tracked end-to-end and require a signature upon delivery.

Delivery to EU Addresses

We ship to all EU countries on a Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) basis. This means all import taxes and duties are included in the price you pay at checkout — there will be no additional charges upon delivery. Orders are sent via UPS and typically arrive within 3-5 working days after dispatch. All orders are tracked end-to-end and require a signature upon delivery.

International Shipping (Rest of World)

We ship our masks to destinations all over the world. However, we currently do not ship to: Afghanistan, Dominica, Guinea-Bissau, Libya, Moldova, Russia, Belarus, Somalia, South Sudan, St Vincent & The Grenadines, Syria, Ukraine, Ukraine-Crimea region, Venezuela, Yemen.

Please note: Orders shipped to destinations outside the UK and EU may be subject to import duties and taxes (including VAT), which are incurred once a shipment reaches your destination country. Strangeface Masks is not responsible for these charges if they are applied and are your responsibility as the customer.

Shipping with Freight Forwarder

VAT can be reclaimed directly from the appropriate authority or refunded upon receipt of official documentary evidence that these specific goods have been shipped to their final destination outside the VAT zone within three months of dispatch from our workshop. Documentary evidence needs to include your invoice number and our company name 'Strangeface Masks'. Unfortunately we will not be able to refund VAT unless these criteria are fulfilled.

Shipping to P.O. Boxes

We regret that we currently are not able to ship to P.O. Boxes. Please provide an alternative shipping address.

If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at mail@strangefacemasks.com

Returns & Exchanges

Returns

We offer a 14-day returns policy. You have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be:

unused and undamaged;
returned in its original packaging where possible;
accompanied by proof of purchase, such as your receipt or delivery documentation.

Because many of our products are handmade to order, slight variations in finish and appearance are part of the nature of the work and do not constitute defects.

Please contact us before returning any item. Items sent back without prior approval may not be accepted.

To request a return, please contact:
mail@strangefacemasks.com

Approved returns should be sent to:

Strangeface Masks
2a Speldhurst Road
Southborough
Kent
TN4 0DP
United Kingdom

Refunds will only be issued to the original payment method used for the purchase.

The cost of returning items is the responsibility of the customer unless the item is faulty, damaged or incorrect.

EU customers retain all statutory cancellation rights under applicable consumer protection laws.

Damaged, Faulty or Incorrect Items

Please inspect your order upon arrival and contact us promptly if your item is:

damaged;
faulty;
incorrect.

If possible, please include photographs so that we can assess the issue and determine the best solution.

Where an item is confirmed to be faulty, damaged or incorrect, we will offer either:

a replacement;
a repair;
or a refund,

in accordance with your statutory rights.

We cannot offer refunds or replacements for damage resulting from:

normal wear and tear;
accidental damage;
misuse;
improper storage or handling.

Refunds

Once your return has been approved and received, refunds will be issued to your original payment method within 14 days.

For cancelled orders within the EU cooling-off period, we will refund the standard original delivery cost. Any import taxes and duties collected at checkout will be refunded where recoverable or where required by law. Return shipping costs are non-refundable unless required by law.

Please allow additional processing time for your bank or card provider to process the refund.

If more than 14 days have passed since we received your returned item and you have not received your refund, please contact:
mail@strangefacemasks.com

This policy is provided in addition to and does not affect your statutory rights.