Korean mask
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Masks have a long tradition. They have had many uses. They were used in war, on both soldiers and their horses; ceremonially, for burial rites in jade and bronze and for shamanistic ceremonies to drive away evil spirits; to remember the faces of great historical figures in death masks; and in the arts, particularly in ritual dances, courtly, and theatrical plays. The present uses are as miniature masks for tourist souvenirs, or on cell-phones where they hang as good-luck talismans.
==Shamanistic masks==
The often horrifying or grotesque masks were used in [[Korean Shamanism|shamanistic practices]] for their ability to evoke fear, and humour, in ceremonial rites. The masks were often made of [[Japanese Alder|alder]] wood, with several coats of lacquer to give the masks gloss, and waterproof them for wearing. They were usually also painted, and often had hinges for mouth movement.
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Typically one sees the following some of which are designated as national cultural properties.
Hahoe Byeolsin ''gut'' Exorcism Masks: [[Yangban]] T'al (nobleman), Bune T'al, [[Seonbi]] T'al (scholar), Kaksi T'al (bride), Chorangi T'al, Halmi T'al, Juji T'al (head monk), Jungi T'al (monk), [[Baekjeong]] T'al (butcher), and Imae T'al.
==See also==
*[[Korean culture]]
*[[Korean theatre]]
*[[Korean art]]
*[[Hahoe village]]
==External links==
*[http://www.korean-arts.com/about/tal-nori_the_korean_mask_performance.htm Korean performance masks]
[[Category:Masks]]
[[Category:Korean art|Masks]]
[[ko:한국의 탈]]