Set of Four Korean Wooden Chicken Guardian Figures
Korean: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #803338 0203
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Korean Art and Antiques
917-675-1369
$1800
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Because it was believed that the rooster's morning cry drove away the night's evil spirits, an important talisman to ward off evil spirits was wood-carved roosters and chickens. They are a very important icon in traditional Korean folk art and in Korean tradition in general. The rooster’s comb symbolizes intelligence; traditional officials’ hats are based on the comb. The claws mean strength. The hen and rooster together mean fertility. The rooster was called the 'clock bird' and was sacred to K... Click for details
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