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A Korean Jangseung or village guardian totem pole (??)

Most of the Jangseungs resemble generals or other human beings. A jangseung or village guardian; a Korean totem pole usually made of wood. Jangseungs were traditionally placed at the edges of villages to mark village boundaries and frighten away demons.
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Title:
A Korean Jangseung or village guardian totem pole (??)
Caption:
Most of the Jangseungs resemble generals or other human beings. A jangseung or village guardian; a Korean totem pole usually made of wood. Jangseungs were traditionally placed at the edges of villages to mark village boundaries and frighten away demons.
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Album / Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group
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3804 x 5514 px | 60.0 MB
Print size:
32.2 x 46.7 cm | 12.7 x 18.4 in (300 dpi)
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