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Wooden Masks, Korean Hahoe Tal Hand Carved Faces

95,00 € inkl. VAT

A hand-carved pair of decorative wooden masks inspired by traditional Korean Hahoe Tal masked dance (Talchum). One open-mouthed, one closed — sold together as a contrasting pair with cord ties for wall display.

  • Condition: Good vintage — light surface wear, small marks, natural wood variation; no cracks or repairs
  • Style: Hahoe Tal mask inspired, Korean folk art
  • Material: Hand-carved wood with painted accents in red and black
  • Dimensions (each mask): H 14 cm (5.5″), W 9.5 cm (3.7″)
  • Quantity: Set of two; cord ties attached for mounting

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A finely carved pair of small wooden masks inspired by traditional Korean Hahoe Tal masks, known for their use in masked dance performances (Talchum). The expressive facial features and contrasting forms reflect the symbolic storytelling central to this long-standing Korean folk tradition.

Each mask is individually hand-carved, with carefully modelled brows, noses, and cheeks, and finished in warm natural wood tones with painted accents in red and black. One mask features a closed-mouth expression, while the other has an open mouth, creating visual contrast and balance when displayed together.

Due to their compact size, these are best understood as decorative folk art pieces, rather than full-size performance masks. They are ideal for wall display, shadow boxes, or curated collections focused on global or ethnographic art.

Type: Decorative wooden masks (pair)
Style: Hahoe Tal mask inspired
Cultural reference: Korean folk art
Material: Hand-carved wood
Finish: Natural wood with painted details

Dimensions (each mask):

Width: 9.5 cm
Height: 14 cm

Quantity: Set of two

Mounting: Cord ties attached

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Weight 1 kg
color

natural wood with red and black painted details
material

wood

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