These beautiful carnival masks have been in my family for 40 years, sitting in a box for about the last 25. My sister and I bought these with our mom while we were visiting family in Italy, they came directly from the artists making a living off the streets while celebrating the festive Carnevale. I’d love to see these go to a good home and be displayed in your own creative way. Lot of 6. A little more about Carnevale: Carnevale, or Carnival, is a huge winter festival in Italy that takes place before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Celebrations can last from a day to a month and include parades, masks, music, parties, eating, drinking, and dancing.