A technique learned from the Dutch
The S-shaped double-hook wall locks are a Taiwanese variation of a building technique learned from the Dutch. Such s-shaped hooks are typically seen in temples, whereas scissor-shaped hooks are more common in ordinary housing. The purpose of such wall locks is to couple the wall and beam together so that they will not move. They are generally regarded as decoration, while some local people believe they can help ward off evil spirits.
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