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Rare vintage 1988 Seoul Olympic Games commemorative Andong Hahoe Mask Series display, produced by Daewang.
This beautifully framed display features the complete set of nine miniature traditional Korean Hahoe masks, each identified in English, Korean, and Japanese. The masks represent famous characters from Korea’s centuries-old Hahoe folk mask dance drama, an important part of Korean cultural heritage.
Included characters:
- Sonbi (Scholar)
- Yangban (Nobleman)
- Zoong (Buddhist Monk)
- Punae (Young Widow)
- Kaksi (Young Lady)
- Choraengi (Servant / Comic Character)
- Halmi (Aged Woman)
- Imae (Servant of the Scholar)
- Baekjeong (Butcher)
Produced by Daewang as an official commemorative souvenir for the Games of the XXIVth Olympiad, Seoul 1988, this display combines traditional Korean folk art with one of the most significant international sporting events in history.
An excellent piece for collectors of Olympic memorabilia, Korean folk art, Asian cultural artifacts, or vintage framed displays.
