2-Set Hand Carved Traditional Korean Aristocrat Man and Woman Masks with Beautiful Decorative Blue and hotsell Red Tassels for Hanging on the Wall

This 2-Set hand carved traditional Korean aristocrat man and woman masks with beautiful decorative blue and red tassels for hanging on the wall are Hahoe Tal Dance play wooden masks. The Hahoe Tal Dance masks are seen as the epic of mask art in Korea due to the central cultural role of the Hahoe dance drama. The play is performed annually in local communities. The most popular annual event is the Andong International Mask Dance Festival.

The female mask represents Bune Tal (a flirtatious young woman) This mask has an oval face, crescent-shaped eyebrows, high nose, and small mouth, all features of the highest form of Korean beauty.

The male depicts Yangban Tal, an arrogant aristocrat. Distinguished by its separate jaw, this mask represents Korean hospitality and smile.

SIZE: Male - H 44" (from bottom of hotsell tassel to tip of hanging hooks).
Mask - H 8 1/2" x W 5 1/2"

SIZE: Female - H 43" (from bottom of tassel to tip of hanging hooks).
Mask - H 7 1/2" x W 5 1/4"

CONDITION: Excellent with no damages.

These unique Korean decorative masks are culturally important representations of Korean society and treasured artifacts to keep or give as a gift. These particular beautiful art objects with the decorative tassels are very special and rare.

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