Figure Item Number: 3327/14 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Kkokdu (꼭두) or wooden figure of an adolescent. Carved from wood and painted. Figure wears a long green robe with long orange sleeves, which are held together at waist, and painted yellow ties at their waist. Painted black features and black hair, which is tied back in a long braid that extends down the back. The top of the head is flat. The figure wears orange pants, black shoes, and is standing on a red oval-shaped platform. 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 2014
- 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 2014
- 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
- 3327/0014