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Maître Yann BARATOUX
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A ‘Jang seung’ totem of a protective guardian, made of heavy…
See original version (French)
312
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A ‘Jang seung’ totem of a protective guardian, made of heavy…
See original version (French)
Estimate €150 - €200
Voluntary lot
Description
A ‘Jang seung’ totem of a protective guardian, made of heavy wood and painted red, black and white, with the upper section carved to depict a grimacing male face, his mouth baring his teeth and his gaze fierce, wearing a traditional flat-brimmed hat. It has a tiered base. Cracks and damage to the base. These totems were generally placed in pairs – one male, one female – at the entrance to villages to ward off evil spirits.
Height: 223 cm. Korea
According to the owner, acquired at auction in the 1980s.
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About the sale
Cabinet of Curiosities and Tribal Art
Auction location
Auction time
09/30/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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