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Korean Lion Mask

Date1960's - 1980's

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: paper machÚ; paint; fibres

DimensionsOverall (height does not include hair, measured from the back): 59.6 x 51.5 x 18 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineAnonymous Gift

Object number1992.042.056

Descriptiona large mask with hinged mouth; fringed string hair and beard. It has a furrowed brow, protruding eye brows, eyes rimmed in gold paint and a protruding large, wide nose with holes for nares, a red tongue in mouth and gold sunburst symbol on cheeks.

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