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Rare Korean Shaman's Fan Painting used for Home Rituals browse these categories for related items... All Items: Vintage Arts:Regional Art:Asian:Korean:Paintings: Pre 1950: item # 803314 Please refer to our stock # 0200 when inquiring.
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| This Korean Shaman's Fan Painting (Songsubuchae) is a rare piece that would have been used by the Mudang (Shaman) for rituals conducted in homes. The center figure is Amitabha Buddha (Korean: Amit Bul) Buddha flanked by his two disciples, Ananda (left) and Mahakasyapa (right). Ananda is the most attentive of Buddha's disciples and has the best memory. The preservation of many of Buddha's early teachings is attributed to Ananda's devoted retention. Mahakasyapa was chosen by Buddha as a disciple who truly understood him and who was worthy to be his successor. Buddha entrusted to Mahakasyapa the way which focuses on experience rather than scriptures or creeds. Next to them are Yongwang the Dragon God of the Sea and Sanshin the Mountain Spirit with a Tiger. The figures from the left are General Janggun who protects the Shaman from evil spirits, Daegam the foreman of the spirits of the home, and Kwan Ti the God of War stroking his beard. On the right we have the Shaman holding a ritual fan with Dodangsin the protector of the village on her left, and the Sun and Moon Spirits on her right. The seven stars represent the Sven Stars Spirit which comes from Taoism and is very important in the Korean Shaman's syncretic pantheon. The fan the Shaman is holding has a picture of the Sambul trinity who govern childbirth, life, and agriculture. This powerful painting is filled with potent figures and magical symbolism. Frame: 38 x 24 inches, 97 x 61 cm; Painting: 29 inches (74cm) across x 15 inches (38cm) high. | ||
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