Kalae (Galae) are widely used in North Thailand,
the former kingdom of Lanna, as a top roof ending.
This beautiful, decorative items are mostly carved from teakwood
and should remain to the horns of the waterbuffalo.
Sometimes still used in modern Thai architecture,
Kalae (Galae) gives a unique Lanna style to a building.

Picture: Big, golden painted Kalae (Galae) at the roof top of the residence
of Her Royal Highness the Princess Mother “Mae Fah Luang”,
Doi Tung, Chiang Rai/Norththailand

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