Medieval “Shame Masks” from Germany and Belgium, c.1550-1700: these masks were primarily used to punish women who were accused of arguing, eavesdropping, or talking too much; the mask would be locked around their head/face as they were paraded through town, often unable to speak [4096×6144]
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The top mask is Belgian, believed to have been found when the Vilvoorde prison in Brussels was rebuilt in the 1770s. More info in the OP.
ETA: I don’t feel like arguing in the comments, but I just wanna say I love to see the misogynist jokes, guys. I’m sure your ancestors are smiling up at you somewhere.
Pretty kinky ngl
Should force politicians to wear these for a week every time they’re caught lying.
That must have been before me too.
Good christmas gift for some people
The top one looks like a Cyberman from Doctor Who!
1500-1700 isn’t the medieval period
A d now we have furry,s.
Ah yes, back when woman were in their rightful place (/s)
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>primarily used to punish women who were accused of arguing, eavesdropping, or talking too much;
And where did you say can I buy this? Asking for a friend.
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They say “shame mask”, I say Cybermen made an incursion in 16th to 18th century Belgium.
Gezellige tijd
Clavicus Vile approves
Everything was better back in the day
The good old times /s