Mask
About this object
Narrative
Iconographic meaning
Nojang is a depraved old monk who plays around with the young woman Somu. He shows an offense against the Buddhist commandments by his gestures and dances.
Specific techniques
Physical description
Mask of Nojang (the old monk) character. Black coloured oval shaped face with gold dotted designs overall. Protruding green and gold eyebrows, large black nose and cheek bones, white eyes outlined with black dots, and a red curly 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.
Categories
Materials
Date Made
2002-2003
Date Acquired
15 May 2006
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 59 cm x 23 cm x 8 cm
Object Number
2669/5