Figure Item Number: 3327/29 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Kkokdu (꼭두) or wooden figure of an elite man. Carved from wood and painted. Depicted wearing long green robes with red edging. He has a red nose, red ears and a red mouth surrounded by long whisker-like facial hair. On his head he wears a black hat with a flat top and wide brim. Mounted on a wood dowel and base.
Iconographic Meaning
Elite status is indicated by the style of hat.
Item History
- Made in Korea between 1957 and 1967
- Owned by Man-Go-Dang Studio
- 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
- Previous Owner
- Man-Go-Dang Studio and 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
- Korea
When
- Creation Date
- between 1957 and 1967
- 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
- 3327/0029