Mask Item Number: Ed1.218 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Brown face mask (female) with tiny white dots overall and red dots at the corners of the eyes, the nostrils, the root of the nose, and on cheek with circular projection. Corner of mouth twisted upwards in a crooked smile; three yellow teeth. White cotton fabric and fabric ties attached to back. Inscriptions on inside.
History Of Use
The Pongsan Mask Dance-Drama and the Yangju Pyol Sandae Nori, both of which combine dialogue, dance, and music, are part of a cycle of folk plays found throughout Korea. This mask is used in the Pongsan Dance-Drama, unique in its use of quotations from classical poetry.
Iconographic Meaning
Colour and design are typical of a character called Miyal Halmi, an old wife.
Item History
- Made by Ki-Soo Kim (Maker) in Korea
- Owned by Government of the Republic of Korea before June 14, 1984
- Received from Government of the Republic of Korea (Donor) on June 14, 1984
What
- Name
- Mask
- Identification Number
- Ed1.218
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- paint, gourd fruit, cotton fibre and paste adhesive
- Manufacturing Technique
- moulded
- Overall
- height 26.0 cm, width 20.5 cm, depth 9.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Korean
- Creator
- Ki-Soo Kim (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Government of the Republic of Korea
- Received from
- Government of the Republic of Korea (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Korea
When
- Ownership Date
- before June 14, 1984
- Acquisition Date
- on June 14, 1984
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0967/0001