Mask

About this object

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 Yangju Pyol Sandae Nori.

Iconographic meaning

Colour and design are typical of a character called Saennim, an old nobleman.

Physical description

Red face mask (male) with black crosshatching on forehead; black dotted lines on raised eyebrows; eyes white, one circular, one teardrop-shaped, bot raised; patch of brown fur on cheek on left; raised red circle with black dots on cheek on right. Elongated, white nostrils; three white teeth. White cotton fabric is attached at the back and forms a head covering with ties.