돌하르방의 문화재 가치 재정립과 관리제도 개선방안

Abstract

This study focuses on the revaluation of Dolhareubang, the representative stone statue of Jeju Island, as cultural properties and the systematic improvement plans for its protection. Dolhareubang is a sculpture with the same motive and purpose as the landward stone Jangseung. According to the literature, it was established by Rev. Mong-gyu Kim of Jeju in 1754 (Yeongjo 30). In view of its function and molding technique, Dolhareubang can be evaluated as a branch of Jangseung, but there is no strange facial expression or ritual ceremony because the production subjects were different. It is considered to be a result of moderation and abbreviation, made under the direction of the local governor, Mokminkwan, unlike Jangseung, which was built around Eupsung villagers and temples. 48 Dolhareubangs were originally installed in three Jeju Eupsung, but one of them on the southern gate of Jeju Eupsung was lost during the Japanese colonial period. None of 23 Dolhareubangs on Jeju Eupsung remain their initial positions, which have been scattered in and around Jeju City after the Japanese colonial period and the 1960s. Two of them have been owned by the National Folk Museum of Seoul; When Dolhareubang was designated as local cultural properties in 1971, the jurisdiction of those two outside was excluded under the Cultural Property Protection Act. They have excellent preservation and workability. As reviewing the plans to add them to cultural assets, it would be the most reasonable way to designate them as national folk cultural assets. In addition, this brings up the necessity for a systematic management into the recent production of Dolhareubangs which are built indiscriminately throughout the province along with tourism development since the 1980s. First of all, it is urgent to conduct a full-scale investigation of Dolhareubang produced recently. Furthermore, for Dolhareubang to be manufactured, administrative guidance like ‘Dolhareubang Manufacturing and Installation Regulations’ should be added to ordinances or regulations.