Kkokdu (꼭두) or wooden figure of an elite man. Carved from wood and painted. Depicted wearing long green robes with red edging. He has a red nose, red ears and a red mouth surrounded by long whisker-like facial hair. On his head he wears a black hat with a flat top and wide brim. Mounted on a wood dowel and base.

• Iconographic Meaning

  Elite status is indicated by the style of hat.

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• Type of Item figure
• Culture Korean
• Material paint, wood
• Measurements height 32.5 cm, width 8.4 cm, depth 5.3 cm (overall)

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

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• Made in Korea

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• Creation Date between 1957 and 1967
• 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 3327/0029