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MOA: University of British Columbia

3327/23

Kkokdu (꼭두) or wooden figure of a husband. Carved from wood and painted. Figure is shown wearing a long blue robe. He has bright pink skin, and painted facial features. He has short black hair. His hands are held down in front of his body. Mounted on a wood dowel and base.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Korean
  • Material paint, wood
  • Measurements height 31.7 cm, width 8.5 cm, depth 5.4 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 3327/0023