Mask
Item number 2669/8 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Mask of Yonip (the lotus leaf) character. Round green and white face with protruding eyebrows. Forehead has a black painted branch(?) design on either side. Eyes are white and outlined with black dots. White bulbous nose and red mouth. Black 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.
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
Yonip is one of the characters who represent people from an aristocratic background who cannot apply for the national examination because of their scarred faces.
Specific Techniques
First the gourd masks were carved, then three layers of paper mache were applied, then they were painted.
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
- 2669/8
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- gourd fruit, cotton fibre, paper, adhesive and paint
- Overall
- height 44.0 cm, width 25.0 cm, depth 4.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Who
- Culture
- Korean
- Creator
- Changhyun Han (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Changhyun Han
- Received from
- Changhyun Han (Donor)
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
- 2669/0008
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