Russian Roof And Gable Design

OKHLUPEN As far back as the 14th century massive roofs of houses in the Northern Dvina River Region of NW Russia were topped with an entire larch log, its roots hanging over the gable of the house. From the root ball Russian carpenters used an axe to carve sculptures, often in the shape of a hen or a horse. These were called okhlupen and had the function of protecting inhabitants of the house from illnesses, thieves, fires and evil forces. There was a saying in the north of Russia, Kuritsa na krishe, v dome tishe. With a hen on the roof, it s quiet at home. Zakopane in the Sierras Architecture from the LAND of the BLUE EYES . www.youtube.com watchYv Nb1gXYGC1Y078681559 N04 has added Russian Roof and Gable Design at 2012 12 24 12 12 37 and tagged as

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