Masterworks: 19th & 20th C. Paintings
Nov 25, 2020
USA
 1243 Pond Street, Franklin. MA 02038
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LOT 182:

Jean-Michel Basquiat, Attributed: Black Silhouette

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Jean-Michel Basquiat, Attributed: Black Silhouette
Korean Hahoetal Mask with Articulated Jaw and Fabric Hood, depicting Yangban (the aristocrat), 18th Century (dated circa 1766 by near infrared spectroscopy).

This exquisitely carved Korean alder mask has a highly polished surface with a light even patina. It retains its original cords and hood, and has inscriptions written on the back.

Hahoetal masks are the traditional Korean masks worn in the Hahoe Pyolshin-gut t'al nori ceremony (Hahoe byeolsingut talnori) dating back to the 12th century. The masks are considered to be among of the most beautiful and well known images representing Korean culture. The South Korean government named the masks "National Treasure #121" and the dance of the Pyolshin-gut Ta'l nori as "important intangible cultural asset #69.
br> This mask was constructed for actual use in the theater and has been carefully preserved. There is only minor surface and handling wear. Wood mask is approx. 10 inches high.

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