Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

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Kkokdu (꼭두) or wooden figure of a dong-ja or male attendant(?). Carved from wood and painted. Shown wearing a dark forest green top with red ties, and black trousers. His hands are held together, holding a red container with a hole in the top. He stands somewhat crouched and bowed forward. He has large eyes, and black facial hair around his mouth. His skin is a pinkish-beige. His black hair is tied into two buns on top of his head. Mounted on a wood dowel and base.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Korean
  • Material paint, wood
  • Measurements height 32.0 cm, width 8.5 cm, depth 6.5 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Korea

  • Creation Date between 1937 and 1947
  • Ownership Date before November 6, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on November 6, 2018

  • Item Classes carvings & sculpture
  • Condition good
  • Current Location Case 77
  • Accession Number 3327/0024