What is "carcan"

Carcan may refer to:

• Carcan, an iron ring used for a form of public humiliation by exposition at a pole, (see pillory or stocks)
• René Carcan (May 25, 1925—1993), a Belgium engraver and sculptor, who thrived in the late 20th century
• "Carcan", a track by the electronic music group Boards of Canada on their album Boc Maxima