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Burmese Tribal Markers Wooden Sculpture

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Two Burmese chin state tribal markers. Tribal Territory markers collected within the chin state Burma (Myanmar). Each piece is primitively carved with a face and a collection of items that can represent possessions such as a gun, water buffalo, or animals that occupy the specific territory that the marker is suggesting property of. Each marker has a necklace carved below the face which represents a tribe. Local tribes in this region are know to Tattoo their faces and a necklace tattoo representing a specific tribe, 19th century. Having a rustic weathered patina. Measures: Size left 72 H x 7 x 6. Size right 80 H x 7 x 6.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 80 in (203.2 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Very good condition as rustic artifacts.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: HT26281stDibs: LU92387682043
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