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Standing Human Skeleton in Wood, South East Asia

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The highly expressive wooden skeleton was carved and polychromed in the early 20th century in Burma, today's Myanmar. Unlike many sculptures from that region, his one is not directly based on Buddhist iconography.
  • Creation Year:
    Unknown
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.66 in (55 cm)Width: 6.11 in (15.5 cm)Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    brussel, BE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 5101stDibs: LU150928930692
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