Kkokdu (꼭두) or wooden figure of a boy. Carved from wood and painted. Figure has a white face, with a sad expression. The black hair is tied back in a long braid which extends down the back. They wear a bright yellow top with white ties, and greeen pants. The hands are held together in front of the body. The feet are an orange pedestal. 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.

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• Type of Item figure
• Culture Korean
• Material paint, pine wood
• Measurements height 27.0 cm, width 8.4 cm, depth 5.3 cm (overall)

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• Creator Man-Go-Dang Studio
• Previous Owner Consulate General of the Republic of Korea
• Received from Consulate General of the Republic of Korea

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• Made in Seoul

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• Creation Date during 2015
• Ownership Date before November 6, 2018
• Acquisition Date on November 6, 2018

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• Item Classes carvings & sculpture
• Condition good
• Current Location Case 77
• Accession Number 3327/0013