Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3327/28

Kkokdu (꼭두) or wooden figure of a lady in waiting/servant. Carved from wood and painted. Depicted wearing long green robes with large sleeves, thick red hem and red ties. She has angled black eyebrows, small eyes and red mouth. Her hair is tied up into two different-sized buns on top of her head. In her hands she holds something red and cylindrical. Mounted on a wood dowel and base.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Korean
  • Material paint, wood
  • Measurements height 29.5 cm, width 8.2 cm, depth 5.3 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 1957 and 1967
  • Ownership Date before November 6, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on November 6, 2018

  • Item Classes carvings & sculpture
  • Condition good
  • Current Location Case 77
  • Accession Number 3327/0028