Gimhae Wood Culture Museum Seeks Artifacts Showcasing the Essence of Wood Culture

Exterior view of Gyeongnam Gimhae Wood Culture Museum. (Photo by Gimhae City)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] The Gimhae Wood Culture Museum in Gyeongnam announced on the 12th that it will publicly purchase wood culture-related materials and artifacts that have historical and cultural preservation value and can be used for exhibitions and education.

The purchase targets include Gimhae bandaji (traditional wooden chests), high-quality antique wooden furniture identifiable by wood species, valuable old documents and photographic materials related to wood processing, forestry, woodworking crafts, and other rare wooden materials.

However, artifacts related to illegal activities such as excavation, theft, and smuggling that violate the Cultural Heritage Protection Act are excluded.

Eligible sellers include private collectors, cultural heritage dealers, corporations, and organizations. Applications must be submitted to the museum with the required documents, including the material sale application form, by April 9.

Artifacts that pass the document screening will undergo physical inspection, authenticity verification, and appraisal by the Gimhae City Material Appraisal Committee, followed by final review by the Donation Review Committee to be selected as purchase targets.

For more details, please check the city hall notice board, the Gimhae Wood Culture Museum website, or contact the City Hall Forestry Department’s Forest Welfare Operations Team.

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