Dionysus mask with base. 29 cm.

Description

High quality reproduction mask of Dionysus made of reconstituted marble (marble powder with resin).

The finishing is made with a lightly aged natural earth, which gives the statue a singular beauty and texture very similar to an antique piece.

Measurements: Height: 29 cm. The base is included in the measurement.

Approx. weight: 3 kg.

Pieces of singular beauty ideal for decoration or to make a distinguished gift.

The sculpture is a recreation of the god Bacchus, also known as Dionysus. In classical mythology, Dionysus is the god of wine, the inspirer of ritual madness and ecstasy, and one of the Olympian gods, the most important in Greek mythology.

The sculpture is a recreation of the god Bacchus, also known as Dionysus. In classical mythology, Dionysus is the god of wine, the inspirer of ritual madness and ecstasy, and one of the Olympian gods, the most important in Greek mythology.
Although the geographical origins of his cult are unknown, almost all tragedies portray him as a “foreigner”.  He was also known as Bacchus, and the frenzy he induced, as the bakcheia. He is the patron god of agriculture and the theatre. He is also known as the ‘Liberator’ (Eleutherius), liberating the individual from his normal condition, through madness, ecstasy or wine. Researchers have discussed Dionysus’ relationship to the ‘cult of souls’ and his ability to preside over communication between the living and the dead.