Figure Item Number: 3327/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Horizontal dragon board or kkokdu (꼭두) composed of three pieces of wood. The design is of two intertwined dragons, one green and one yellow, facing opposite directions, with their serpent-like bodies wrapped around one another. Each dragon is painted to have scales down its body, a black ridge down its back, and dots on its face. Each dragon holds a red ball in its mouth. There is a small square notch cutout beneath each dragon's head to mount to semicircular face boards. A single hole is drilled down the centre of the piece to mount a wooden figure or Kkokdu.
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 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
- 3327/0002