House god "galgawan-en"

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Description

wood, blackish brown patina, prominent mouth opening, originally inserted cowrie shell missing, rising from massive base with grooved decor, slightly dam. (ears), cracks, abrasion of paint;
such figures are carved whenever a new house is built. Later they are consecrated and kept in the house for tutelary purposes. They are invoked to watch over domestic activities and little children.

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Comparing literature

Anderson, Eric Moltzau, In the shape of tradition, Leiden 2010, p. 95 ff.

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