Figure Item Number: 3327/16 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Kkokdu (꼭두) or wooden figure of a musician with a kkwaenggwari (gong). Figure is cone-shaped, with a long yellow robe and painted red ties at waist. His face and hands are light pink, and he holds up a burgundy kkwaenggwari with his left hand, and a black stick in his right. He has painted black features and black hair, and wears a low black hat with a wide flat rim. Flat base with round hole for dowel.
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
- 3327/0016