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.

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• Type of Item figure
• Culture Korean
• Material paint, pine wood
• Measurements height 18.5 cm, width 9.7 cm, depth 4.8 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 2014
• 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 3327/0016