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Korean Totem Pole

A funny Jangseung (village guardian) is standing near a village in Hongcheon, South Korea. A Jangseung (village guardian) is a Korean totem pole usually made of wood. Jangseungs are traditionally placed at the edges of villages to mark village boundaries and frighten away demons. They are also worshipped as village tutelary deities. (Photo by Seung-il Ryu/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#11441627
Date Taken	14 December 2011
Location	N/A
Photographer	Seung-il Ryu/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Seung-il Ryu/NurPhoto

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