Erhard Stiefel, a Swiss mask maker, died on February 14, 2026, in Paris, France, at the age of 85.
Born in Zurich on May 9, 1940, Stiefel was named a master of mask design in 2000 and was regarded as a leading expert on masks for theatrical performances. He was also known to use a lissoir when sculpting masks.
Erhart Stiefel (9 May 1940 – 14 February 2026) was a Swiss mask maker.