Ceremonial Mask

Dance Mask

17680

From: Korea

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 17680
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Korean
Provenience Korea
Period Joseon Dynasty
Date Made ca. 1894
Section Asian
Materials Wood | Fabric
Description

Yangju Byolsandae-nori Mask used in ceremonial dance. Festival to propitiate a spirit. Worn by masked boys seen by Dr. Landis, who collected it, at Chemulpo (Incheon) in the Spring of 1894. See 17679 for a painting with the mask.

Credit Line Gift of Dr. E. B. Landis, 1896

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