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Located at the entrance of Andong Hahoe Village, the Hahoe Mask Museum is Korea's first museum dedicated to masks.
Located at the entrance of Andong Hahoe Village, the Hahoe Mask Museum is Korea's first museum dedicated to masks. Established in 1995 by Hahoe Mask making artisan Kim Dong-pyo at his own expense, it houses a total of over 2,000 masks, including over 300 pieces of 19 types of Korean masks and over 500 types from 35 countries around the world. In particular, the Hahoe Mask, National Treasure No.
121, is estimated to have been made around the 12th century, and is evaluated as a global masterpiece for its mysterious sculptural beauty whose expression changes depending on the viewing angle. In the 5 exhibition halls, you can compare and experience the unique mask cultures from home and abroad, and appreciate the humor and artistry contained in the masks.
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