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happygirl



Joined: 20 Feb 2006

PostPosted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 5:08 am    Post subject: carved funny face poles Reply with quote

What are these called?

http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slideshow.jsp?mode=fromshare&Uc=12i36qj9.a6l1kakl&Uy=pucysm&Ux=0

There were many lining the street at the lantern festival. I love them, they make me smile. My friends mom asked if they were korean totem poles. She woul like to know the history and significance of certain carvings. Can you help? I'd love to have a link to info to send her.
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jessie-b



Joined: 17 Apr 2006

PostPosted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 6:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't know the significance of the funny-face poles, though I agree they are amusing. Does anyone know the significance of the giant hampster sculpture at a rest stop outside of Seoul? I think that is equally amusing. It made me smile for a day.
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cwemory



Joined: 14 Jan 2006
Location: Gunpo, Korea

PostPosted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 7:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's called a changseung.
Follow the link:http://www.lifeinkorea.com/culture/changseung/Changseung.cfm?xURL=meaning
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happygirl



Joined: 20 Feb 2006

PostPosted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 4:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

cwemory

you rock! this is exactly what i am looking for. thank you.
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