Halmi (Old Woman)

Mask Id:
150
Name:   
Halmi (Old Woman)
Country: 
South Korea
Location:
Hahae
Region:   
Group:
Mask Makers:
Jung Sung Am
Material Used:
Korean Basswood,Cloth,Coloring material
Length:  
22 cm
Breadth:
14 cm
 
Region  Group    
Description:

A copy of one of nine existing Hahae Pyonsin-kut masks in South Korea; the originals date from the 11th-12th century. Halmi is a chattering old peasant woman with a wizend face, who grumbles about her pityful life as she weaves hemp clothes and collects donations from the audience. She serves as a contrast to the pretentiousness of the wealthy and powerful character of the dance drama.

 

Halmi (Old Woman)