Figure Item Number: 3327/12 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Kkokdu (꼭두) or wooden figure of a musician with a hand drum. Carved from wood and painted. Figure has a white face, with a sad expression. The black hair is tied neatly on top of the head in a bun. They wear a bright orange top with white ties, and blue pants. A burgundy with black and yellow drum is held in the left hand, and a matching burgundy stick in the right hand. The feet are a yellow pedestal. Mounted on a wood dowel and base.
Specific Techniques
This contemporary kkokdu is based on old designs. The artists used old wood and stain/dust known as "Tae" to make them look older. The colouring is called "dancheong", and the natural pigment used was extracted from powdered stone and shell.
Item History
- Made by Man-Go-Dang Studio (Maker) in Seoul, Korea during 2015
- Owned by Consulate General of the Republic of Korea before November 6, 2018
- Received from Consulate General of the Republic of Korea (Donor) on November 6, 2018
What
Who
- Culture
- Korean
- Creator
- Man-Go-Dang Studio (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Consulate General of the Republic of Korea
- Received from
- Consulate General of the Republic of Korea (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Seoul, Korea
When
- Creation Date
- during 2015
- Ownership Date
- before November 6, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on November 6, 2018
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 77
- Accession Number
- 3327/0012