제주해녀박물관 소장 목가구의 과학적 분석 및 보존처리

The Analysis and Conservation Treatment of Wooden Furniture from the Jeju Haenyeo Museum in Jeju

This study aimed to scientifically analyze the material characteristics and manufacturing techniques of wooden furniture from Jeju, including three Bandaji (326, 589, 717) and one Salle (1259) housed in the Haenyeo Museum, and to develop appropriate conservation treatments based on their condition assessment. Species identification, fiber analysis, paint analysis (layer structure observation, SEM-EDS, FTIR), and portable XRF metal analysis were conducted. Condition surveys were followed by stepwise conservation processes, including dry/wet cleaning, stabilization of fibers and metals, restoration of missing parts, crack filling, reproduction of metal fittings, and structural reinforcement. The results revealed diverse wood species such as Melia spp., hard pine, Parashorea spp., Ulmus spp., Prunus spp., Populus spp., Picea spp., and Larix spp.; mixed paper fibers of mulberry and conifer pulp; Bandaji (717) coated with lacquer mixed with clay ash; and Salle (1259) coated with cashew. Metal fittings included iron alloy, brass, and aluminum alloy. The conservation treatments improved stability, preserved original materials, and enhanced the usability of the artifacts for exhibition and education. This research provides fundamental data for the study of local life history and the preservation of transmitted wooden cultural heritage, offering a practical reference for conserving modern and contemporary artifacts combining traditional and modern materials.