Figure Item Number: 3327/9 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pair of matching wooden phoenix figures or kkokdu (꼭두), carved and painted. Each depicts an entire phoenix, one with a red ball in its open beak (part a) and the other with its beak closed (part b). The phoenix is white, with sky blue wings and large tail feathers of white, red, grey, sky blue, pink, yellow and black. Extending from its head are a large red comb and wattle, which has a hole drilled horizontally through. The eyes are red slits, and the beak is yellow. Mounted on a wood dowel and base.
Specific Techniques
These contemporary kkokdu are 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 2017
- 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 2017
- 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
- 3327/0009 a-b