Vintage Paper Mache Woody Woodpecker Mask 1940s 1950s Halloween Cartoon

Offered here is a vintage paper-mâché character mask featuring Woody Woodpecker, dating to the late 1940s–1950s.

This is an authentic early mask, hand-formed from thick paper-mâché, with hand-painted details. These pre-plastic masks were commonly sold for Halloween costumes, parties, or novelty displays and are now highly collectible.
Original paper-mâché construction (not plastic or vinyl)

Hand-painted red crest, yellow beak, and cartoon eyes

Cut-out eyes and small vent opening. Original interior string tie

Unmarked, as was typical for the era.

Condition Notes (please review photos carefully):

Edge wear and losses at the top crest

Paint loss and chips, especially on the beak

Interior wear consistent with age and use

Structurally intact with no modern repairs noted

Wear is expected and appropriate for a genuine mid-century paper-mâché mask and adds to its authenticity.
Late 1940s to early 1950s



Display or prop use (fragile – not recommended for modern wear)