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Vintage Korean Style Hand-Painted Wooden Theatrical Folk Dance Mask – 12”
A fascinating vintage collectible featuring extraordinary craftsmanship, intricate hand-painted details, and a wonderfully expressive face!
This substantial wooden mask features a striking black background adorned with hundreds of carefully painted white dots, raised facial features, dramatic eyes, rosy red accents, and a distinctive smiling mouth.
The design resembles traditional Korean Yangju Byeolsandae theatrical folk dance masks, which have a rich history in Korean cultural performances.
Features:
* Approximately 12” tall wooden face, excluding fabric
* Carved wooden construction
* Intricate hand-painted black, white, and red detailing
* Openings for the eyes and mouth
* Attached cream-colored fabric hood with ties
* Handwritten Asian characters inside the wooden mask
* Full-size wearable theatrical-style design
* Beautiful cultural folk art collectible
Condition:
Vintage preowned condition with age-related wear consistent with use and storage. The cream-colored fabric shows natural wrinkling and signs of age. Please carefully review all photographs for details and condition.
Additional Information:
The interior contains intriguing handwritten characters that may offer clues to the mask’s origin, maker, or traditional character. The exact age, artist, and cultural attribution have not been independently verified.
An unusual and visually captivating piece for collectors of Korean folk art, traditional theatrical masks, Asian cultural artifacts, and vintage handcrafted collectibles.
Mannequin display head is not included in the sale.
