TomBanwell
Announcement
We sell costumes only. None of our masks will stop the coronavirus. International shipments may incur customs fees, over which we have no control.
Most items are in stock and ready to ship.
Announcement
We sell costumes only. None of our masks will stop the coronavirus. International shipments may incur customs fees, over which we have no control.
Most items are in stock and ready to ship.
All Items
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Plague Doctor mask "Bubonis" in leather black
$225.0013 people have this in their cart -
Plague Doctor's mask in black leather Classic
$295.006 people have this in their cart -
Balaclava for Plague Doctor Costume
$6.95Over 20 people have this in their cart -
Leather Large Pieces 5-6 oz Vegetable Tanned Cowhide #B
$29.50 -
Leather Large Pieces 5-6 oz Vegetable Tanned Cowhide #A
$29.50 -
Neoprene Sponge with Adhesive Backing Large Roll
$14.00 -
Plague Doctor Staff w/ Winged Hourglass Topper
$49.00Over 20 people have this in their cart -
Child's Wizard Robe
$9.953 people have this in their cart -
Bird Mask in Black Leather
$29.00Only 2 left -
Plague Doctor Robe
$32.0015 people have this in their cart -
Plague Doctor Hat in Black Leather
$255.003 people have this in their cart -
Plague Doctor mantle, shoulder cape in garment leather capelet
$169.003 people have this in their cart -
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Galileo Leather Pouch for Plague Doctor Costume
$74.0011 people have this in their cart -
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Plague Doctor's mask Maximus in black leather
$345.005 people have this in their cart -
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Jackdaw leather plague doctor mask black
$179.00Over 20 people have this in their cart -
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Roxy Leather half mask in red
$24.00 -
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Pestis Riveted Plague Doctor half mask in Black
$89.008 people have this in their cart -
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Schnabel Plague Dr Mask in Leather Black
$225.006 people have this in their cart -
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Plague Doctor's mask Maximus in white leather
$355.003 people have this in their cart -
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Stiltzkin leather plague doctor mask in antique black
$159.007 people have this in their cart -
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Plague Doctor's mask Maximus in brownish tan leather
$355.00Only 3 left -
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Raven leather mask
$59.006 people have this in their cart -
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Plague Doctor's mask in brownish tan leather Classic
$310.003 people have this in their cart -
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Mini Hearts Leather Mask in Black
$19.00 -
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Schnabel Plague Doctor mask in white leather
$235.005 people have this in their cart -
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Lightning Leather Mask in Black
$39.00 -
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Mouse Halloween Mask in Leather
$49.00Only 3 available and it's in 1 person's cart -
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Incognito Leather mask in white
$24.00 -
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Bemused leather mask in white
$32.00 -
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Techno Leather Mask in Silver
$19.00 -
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Snowflake leather mask for eyeglass wearers
$39.00 -
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Eyecage Leather Mask in Gold
$49.00 -
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Moon and Stars Leather Mask in Purple
$19.00 -
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Whirly leather mask in silver
$32.00 -
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Techno Leather Mask in White
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Lacy Leaf Mask for Eyeglasses in Gold Leather
$39.00
Reviews
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madiih4 on Jul 20, 2020
5 out of 5 starsIt is absolutely perfect for a plague doctor enthusiast like myself. It completes my outfit perfectly. I appreciate it’s the same thing as in the sketches. Highly recommend.
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seth on Jul 4, 2020
5 out of 5 starsFast shipping, amazing quality, lightweight. Definitely buying more from Toms shop:)
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sappbenjamin on Jun 8, 2020
5 out of 5 starsFantastic hat that goes well with my mask from the same vendor. Excellent leather-work, fits over the mask buckles and balaclava.
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DrakiShift on Jul 27, 2020
5 out of 5 starsIt’s surprisingly easy to see out of, and it’s super breathable so it doesn’t get too hot. 100% worth every penny!!
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Chris on Jul 18, 2020
4 out of 5 starsThe mask is very very well made and fits great with the tons of adjustment holes in the strap. But I do have 2 gripes. 1- the beak is not symmetrical, it is slightly pulled to the left and the tip of the beak is also twisted to the left (knowing its true hand made leather i'm aware this happens and is a noticeable "flaw" in almost all plague masks). 2- the forehead padding is nice but it would also be great to have it either around the entire inside of the mask or at a few more spots like on the chin and near the cheeks. All in all great great product that makes a great piece in my living room when I'm not skating around town in it.
About TomBanwell
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Jill cutting out masks with the laser
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Tom organizing the steampunk masks
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Tom and Jill Banwell
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Plague doctor masks ready for painting
Tom's Story
I have no formal art training, and am largely self-taught. As a child I was fascinated with helmets and other hats, and I collected them. My love affair with leather began in 1972 when I got a job at Lake Tahoe making belts, purses and sandals. Four years later I started a business designing and making men’s Western leather hats which sold all over the United States. After selling that business I dabbled in woodcarving for a number of years which led eventually to learning how to cast in resin.
My business than became casting custom resin trophies and figurines, which I did for many years, and much of that work consisted of imitating other materials: bronze, marble, wood, etc. In 2008 I discovered leather maskmaking and that has been my passion—and my business—ever since.
In my creative leatherwork I draw on my experience with resin and incorporate resin components into my steampunk artwork, and the combination of materials gives a richer look than I could achieve in either material alone.
Today I find my greatest creative expression in fantasy masks. I love experimenting and seeing how leather behaves when cut and soaked and twisted. I love the shapes and the colors, and how my masks and helmets can instantly transform the wearer into a whole other character.
My studio is in the small rural town of Penn Valley, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains in northern California.
Shop members
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Tom Banwell
Owner, Maker, Designer
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Jill Banwell
Owner, Maker, Customer Service
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Cindy Barry
Maker, Painter, Sewer
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations
Returns and exchange details
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Shipping
Additional policies and FAQs
The leather masks are quite durable. When storing them, keep them in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. The worst enemy is water, as the masks will soften and distort when wet, so don't wear them in the rain, in the pool, or in the shower. Heat will dry them out and make the leather crack. No regular maintenance is required. If they become soiled, wipe with a soft cloth.