Jeju Dolhareubang (Stone Carved Statues), American University
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Title
Jeju Dolhareubang (Stone Carved Statues), American University
Subject
Art
Description
Jeju Dolhareubang
While wooden carved statues called Jang-seung
traditionally stood in the Korean mainland, stone carved
statues called Dolhareubang stood on the volcanic island
of Jeju.
Historically, Dolhareubang were erected at the
entrances of the areas most characteristic of Jeju Island:
Jeju-seong, Jeongeui-hyun-seong, and Daejeong-hyun-
seong. They weremeant to protect these public spaces
and the surrounding villages like a guardian deity.
The Dolhareubang wards off danger and harm, while
exhibiting the humorous and smiling appearance of a
friendly, neighborhood grandfather.
While wooden carved statues called Jang-seung
traditionally stood in the Korean mainland, stone carved
statues called Dolhareubang stood on the volcanic island
of Jeju.
Historically, Dolhareubang were erected at the
entrances of the areas most characteristic of Jeju Island:
Jeju-seong, Jeongeui-hyun-seong, and Daejeong-hyun-
seong. They weremeant to protect these public spaces
and the surrounding villages like a guardian deity.
The Dolhareubang wards off danger and harm, while
exhibiting the humorous and smiling appearance of a
friendly, neighborhood grandfather.
Creator
Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, Republic of Korea
Source
Latitude: 38° 56’ 11.262” N
Longitude: 77° 5’ 15.44” W
Longitude: 77° 5’ 15.44” W
Date
February 28, 2011
Identifier
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jeju_Dolhareubang_(Stone_Carved_Statues),_American_University.jpg
Files
Collection
Citation
Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, Republic of Korea, “Jeju Dolhareubang (Stone Carved Statues), American University,” American University Project Plaque, accessed October 14, 2024, https://auprojectplaque.omeka.net/items/show/29.