The masks of the commedia dell'arte were also inspired by the puppet theatre, called "Guarattelle" in Naples. In the Guarattelle theater the most authentic Neapolitan spirit was represented, telling everyday stories, talking about love, art and politics.
The classic characters of the people, simple but universal, such as Pulcinella, o'Munaciello, the Bella 'Mbriana...
The bells made by hand in the "Terre di Scirocco" artistic laboratory represent the typical masks. Bells, because as per tradition their sound drives away negativity. Each bell is matched with parchment to describe each character.
A “Bella Mbriana” : represents a benign spirit; she is a beautiful woman and having her at home guarantees well-being and health for the whole family. The most superstitious, always leave a chair free to give all the availability in case he should enter...
Pulcinella : embodies the common man, apparently weak but endowed with exceptional cunning. He is given to represent the Neapolitan realities with its contradictions and its proverbial joy of living.
O'Munaciello : loved and feared character, bizarre and unpredictable sprite. Sometimes spiteful, sometimes benevolent. There is no information on the origins, but we know that he wears a habit and wears a black hood when he is nervous, red if Allegro or Generoso.
La Gallina del Carmelo : always a symbol of prosperity, the legend tells of the discovery of an ancient icon of the Madonna del Carmelo thanks to its "scraping" in the earth. From this comes the "Madonna delle Galline" particularly venerated in Naples.
The "lbgt" priest : a character capable of very effective blessings also due to his great knowledge of earthly materiality. Desecrating and ironic, it restores harmony and luck to the unfortunate who submits to its thaumaturgical blessing.
The Groom and the Bride : love that prevails over bad feelings, a universal symbol of happiness
The Gendarme : the order in things and the ability to extricate oneself in the pleasant and tortuous judicial ways.