Vintage Jim Gibeault Brown Leather Theater Mask Mardi Gras Halloween Avant Garde

Unique signed leather mask by Jim Gibeault, a leather mask artist from the New Orleans French Quarter, where he was known for creating and selling handmade masks. This piece has an abstract, sculptural face-mask form with large eye openings, dramatic molded contours, curled edges, and attached black elastic ties/straps.  The mask has a warm reddish-brown leather finish with a textured, hand-worked surface and natural patina. It has a theatrical, Mardi Gras, folk-art, and wearable-art feel, making it a great piece for collectors of New Orleans art, handmade masks, costume/theater pieces, or unusual wall decor.  Details:  * Artist: Signed Jim Gibeault  * Origin/Association: New Orleans / French Quarter leather mask artist  * Material: Leather or leather-like molded material  * Color: Warm brown / reddish tan  * Style: Sculptural mask, abstract face, theatrical, Mardi Gras, folk art, wearable art  * Features: Large cutout eyes, molded nose/face form, curled organic edges, black elastic straps/ties  * Condition: Pre-owned vintage/used condition with visible surface wear, scuffs, marks, patina, and natural variation consistent with age and handmade use. Please review all photos closely as they are part of the description.  Artist Note:  Jim Gibeault was associated with New Orleans mask-making and the French Quarter art scene. His leather masks are often collected as handmade New Orleans/Mardi Gras-style wearable art and decorative wall pieces.