This leather mask is a hundred quid cheaper than some of the paper mache masks featured this year. It’s half the prize of some of the ‘high art’ entries in the 12 Masks of Halloween. That’s right; this weavy wonder will set you back only £530. Created by Winter’s Edge this six-eyed demon has glowing […]
12 Masks of Halloween
A Halloween advent calendar? Nearly! Geek Native has, for years, counted down 12 days to Halloween by sharing a mask daily.
Why masks? Halloween has roots in ancient traditions like Samhain, where people wore masks to disguise themselves from spirits or mimic them. This practice evolved into the modern tradition of wearing costumes and masks for fun and fright.
12 Masks of Halloween: #5 Steer Skull Mask
There’s something just right about wearing an ancient bone mask for Halloween. Perhaps, though, rather than actual bone a mask made from plaster and wire would be wiser. This Steer Skull Mask from Danni Lange looks like just the thing. Don’t be fooled by the simple elegance of the design; masks like this aren’t easy […]
12 Masks of Halloween: #4 Colourful Alligator
Fed up with Halloween costumes being drab? Fancy some fab instead? Pop over to Kolossos on Etsy and pick up this giant, pink, flowery alligator head instead. Catch: It’ll cost you about £625. This remarkable creation is made, according to Kolossos, from paper mache, cardboard, paint, glue, glitter and love. It’s 30″ tall, 21″ wide […]
12 Masks of Halloween: #3 Velociraptor Dinosaur Mask
Those blow up T-Rex costumes have been all the rage this year. It’s too late to use them to be original this Halloween. As an alternative you could find nearly £650 and get this handmade Velociraptor mask instead. Like yesterday’s Nightmare Before Christmas mask, this dinosaur is created by Tentacle Studio and you can buy […]
12 Masks of Halloween: #2 Jack Skellington
I don’t know if it’s a clever move by the artist, Tentacle Studio or just a fluke of the exchange rate, but Jack Skellington will currently set you back £666. The mask is for sale on Etsy and designed for an adult sized head. It’s made from paper mache but has a waterproof laquer for […]
12 Masks of Halloween: #1 Horned Raven Mask
The 12 Masks of Halloween is a Geek Native tradition. Just as some people use the 12 Days of Christmas as a countdown to that gift-giving holiday, we use the masks as a countdown to the celebration that’s become all about dressing up and spooking people. There are always some outrageous, interesting and downright expensive […]
12 Masks of Halloween: #12 Steampunk Mad Max
Show me more Cross steampunk with the sort of masks you might imagine worn by wild riders out in the post-apocalyptic world of Mad Max. If you can then you might end up with something like the “The Sheerwood Bandit” from OcultoMasks on Etsy. Mask 12 means only one thing in the 12 Masks of […]
12 Masks of Halloween: #11 Egyptian God
Go through the StarGate! The work of Chimerical Dragonfly have been featured on Geek Native before. They’re an excellent resource for LARP costumes, Halloween or even that YouTube show you’re working on. This Ra mask is made to order. I think it’s good enough theatrical or even movie props. Or, maybe, running a cult if […]
12 Masks of Halloween: #10 Ichigo’s Hollow Mask
Bankai! Fan of the anime Bleach? Hero Ichigo battles against Hollows, spirited turned dangerously insane and each with a hole in their soul and a skeletal face. One particular skeletal mask, though, has special significance. This hollow mask ships from Darlington, from the hands of Masktastic, in the UK to anywhere in the world. You […]
12 Masks of Halloween: #9 Musical Joker
Take a closer look. This joker mask is more than half a metre from the top of the musical hat down to the bottom of the musical ruff. You’ll stand out in the crowd with this Venetian inspired design available at Angels Fancy Dress. They’ve been in business 175 years so should know a thing […]
