Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3327/14

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.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Korean
  • Material paint, pine wood
  • Measurements height 30.8 cm, width 9.0 cm, depth 5.4 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Seoul

  • Creation Date during 2014
  • Ownership Date before November 6, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on November 6, 2018

  • Item Classes carvings & sculpture
  • Condition good
  • Current Location Case 77
  • Accession Number 3327/0014