Tol-Harubang
Stone Grandfather: Tol-Harubang are large phallic statues found on Jeju Island at the southern tip of South Korea. The name ‘Stone Grandfather’ was coined in the 1940’s or 50’s as a reference to their obvious masculine shape. The once-official name for them was ‘Beoksumeori’. Traditionally, Tol-Harubang are gods offering both protection and fertility. These ancient [...]