Malfatto

Malfatto (from Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood) by IronMask90

Photographed by Sehta Gohr

Accessory: Ichabod

"Ichabod" Plague Doctor mask by Tom Banwell

I've always found plague masks fascinating.  On one hand, they have a grounding in actual history; one the other hand, they look like something out of a fantasy novel.  They were worn by physicians attending plague victims, which ought to make them a sign of peaceful intentions, and yet, there is something singularly terrifying about the faceless, avian aspect of a person wearing one.

Few people on the net do plague masks as well as leather worker Tom Banwell.  Here's an example of one he did last year that I think represents his best work.  If you like it, make sure you sure on over to his blog to check out the rest of his work.

Plague Doctor Stiltwalker

Stiltwalker in Shinjuku

Vaguely steampunk, this performance artist looks like something between Plague Doctor and one of those landstriders from the movie Dark Crystal.