Mask Item Number: 2669/10 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Mask of Chwibari (the prodigal) character. Round and red with gold dotted face. Face has protruding green and gold eyebrows, white eyes outlined in black dots with circular cut-outs, large bulbous nose and cheek bones, and a curved red mouth. Strand of hair-like fibre curls down from the top of the head. Green cloth covering and ties are attached to the back of the mask and hang down. Mask backing is yellow and has a white label with printed red characters to one side.
Specific Techniques
First the gourd masks were carved, then three layers of paper mache were applied, then they were painted.
Narrative
This set of masks were made in Canada after Mr. Han immigrated, but his family brought him the traditional materials to make the masks from Korea.
Iconographic Meaning
Chwibari is a servant of the Buddhist temple. He used to cook and clean for his master Nojang, but later he drives out his master when he realizes his master has had an affair with Somu. Eventually he has a baby boy with Somu.
Item History
- Made by Changhyun Han (Maker) in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada between 2002 and 2003
- Owned by Changhyun Han before May 15, 2006
- Received from Changhyun Han (Donor) on May 15, 2006
What
- Name
- Mask
- Identification Number
- 2669/10
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- gourd fruit, cotton fibre, paper, adhesive and paint
- Overall
- height 57.0 cm, width 35.0 cm, depth 7.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Korean
- Creator
- Changhyun Han (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Changhyun Han
- Received from
- Changhyun Han (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- between 2002 and 2003
- Ownership Date
- before May 15, 2006
- Acquisition Date
- on May 15, 2006
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 77
- Accession Number
- 2669/0010