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Place of Origin: Burmese
Burmese Red & Black Lacquer Ladle
Burmese Red & Black Lacquer Ladle

Burmese Red & Black Lacquer Ladle

Located in Chicago, IL

This colorful, wooden ladle continues the time-honored tradition of Burmese lacquer art (pan yun). Built atop a substrate of wood or bamboo, the decorative ladle has a vibrant finish...

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20th Century Folk Art Burmese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Burmese Wooden Teak Nat Statue Spirit Guardians Pair, Early 20th Century
Burmese Wooden Teak Nat Statue Spirit Guardians Pair, Early 20th Century

Burmese Wooden Teak Nat Statue Spirit Guardians Pair, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

These statues are adorned wood-carved Burmese Mandalay 'Nat' Spirits from the early 20th century. Nats were worshipped by the Burmese people, depicted as supernatural guardians they ...

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Early 20th Century Other Burmese Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Teak

Gilded lacquered wood sculpture depicting Buddha Burma
Gilded lacquered wood sculpture depicting Buddha Burma

Gilded lacquered wood sculpture depicting Buddha Burma

Located in Milano, IT

In the heart of a tranquil sanctuary, there resides a sublime masterpiece, a statue of Buddha Shakyamuni, a figure that radiates serenity and enlightenment. As you approach this divi...

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19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Burmese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Panel from Young Girl’s Skirt, Myanmar (Burma)
Antique Panel from Young Girl’s Skirt, Myanmar (Burma)

Antique Panel from Young Girl’s Skirt, Myanmar (Burma)

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Panel from Young Girl’s Luntaya-Acheiq Hta-mein (skirt), Myanmar (Burma) Skirt panel of interlocking-tapestry woven silk in three shades of jade green, purple, reddish pink,...

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Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Burmese Folk Art

Materials

Silk

Burmese Tribal Markers Wooden Sculpture
Burmese Tribal Markers Wooden Sculpture

Burmese Tribal Markers Wooden Sculpture

$3,600Sale Price / set|25% Off

Burmese Tribal Markers Wooden Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

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 item...

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Late 19th Century Antique Burmese Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Burmese Mandalay Period Buddhist Dancer Nat Spirit Deer Figure Sculpture
Antique Burmese Mandalay Period Buddhist Dancer Nat Spirit Deer Figure Sculpture

Antique Burmese Mandalay Period Buddhist Dancer Nat Spirit Deer Figure Sculpture

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and exceptional antique Southeast Asian Burmese hand carved and gilded teak wood religious figure Buddhist temple -monastery sculpture. Exquisitely hand-crafted in Burma (present day Myanmar) in the late 19th century, finely sculpted from a single piece of teakwood, exceptionally executed in period Mandalay taste, highly detailed and decorated, showcasing the most exquisite craftsmanship throughout. Modeled in an exceedingly rare and unusual form, depicting a tall standing Na spirit figure, adorned in fanciful Royal dancer garment, elaborately decorated and embellished with brilliant polychrome colored mirrored glass jewel inlays, red lacquered dress tail, he stands carrying a golden stag deer around shoulders and neck, the naturalistic deer having delicate four point antlers, all over an ebonized base, resting on a custom later Thai wooden pedestal stand. Dimensions: (approx) Overall: 27"h, 9"w, 7.75"d Figure: 19.25"h, 9"w, 7.5"d Base 7.75"h, 8"w, 7.75"d; 10.5"h with post Condition: A superb museum quality example, wonderfully preserved original antique condition with nicely aged warm rich dark patina and minimal losses. *Additional photos available upon request We immediately gravitated towards it upon first sight, and have not seen another piece quite like it form, quality, or scope. It would look amazing in just about any setting, with its remarkable design and visually striking eye-catching light reflection, it's sure to become a focal point of any space, while adding a thoughtful touch of rich cultural history, sophistication, elegant warmth, tranquility and serenity to any home! Provenance / Acquisition: Personal property of Genshiro Kawamoto (b.1932), a Japanese real estate tycoon and avid decorative arts collector. To give an idea of both the size of the collection and the wealth Mr. Kawamoto had amassed, he purchased numerous (many 100s) of multi-million dollar homes in Hawaii, always paying cash. A string of homes he purchased for $2M-$20M each with the intent of using them as museums, (most people use storage units) just to house and display items from his extensive collection of antiques and artifacts. About 30 properties with a collective value of $200M in the Kāhala area of Honolulu he left vacant for decades, allowing them to fall into disrepair and get boarded up, attracting many complaints and media attention. Mr. Kawamoto was in the procession of building one of the most expensive homes ever built in Hawaii at the time of his arrest and subsequent deportation to his native country, Japan, where he was found guilty of tax evasion, sentenced to four years in prison and had his assets seized and auctioned off. We acquired this wonderful example from a prominent antiques dealer in Maui, Hawaii, who personally knew Mr. Kawamoto and procured this sculpture from the estate. Mythological History: The golden deer...

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Late 19th Century Antique Burmese Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Art Glass, Teak, Giltwood

Antique Panel from Young Girl’s Skirt, Myanmar (Burma)
Antique Panel from Young Girl’s Skirt, Myanmar (Burma)

Antique Panel from Young Girl’s Skirt, Myanmar (Burma)

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Panel from Young Girl’s Luntaya-Acheiq Hta-mein (skirt), Myanmar (Burma) Skirt panel of interlocking-tapestry woven silk in shades of pink, mauve, cream, light blue and indi...

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Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Burmese Folk Art

Materials

Silk

Antique Tribal Kachin Woman’s Jacket with Shells, Myanmar (Burma)
Antique Tribal Kachin Woman’s Jacket with Shells, Myanmar (Burma)

Antique Tribal Kachin Woman’s Jacket with Shells, Myanmar (Burma)

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Tribal Kachin Woman’s Jacket with Shells, Myanmar (Burma) A small, intricately woven woman’s jacket from the Kachin (Maru) tribal group located in the far northeast of Myanm...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Burmese Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

19th Century Large Buffalo Statue from Burma
19th Century Large Buffalo Statue from Burma

19th Century Large Buffalo Statue from Burma

Located in Point Richmond, CA

19th century exceptionally large buffalo mold from Burma Materials: wood, metal Measures: H 23 in x L 18.5 in, 58.4 cm x 47 cm. Wooden buffalo mold for making papier mâché toy...

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19th Century Tribal Antique Burmese Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Burmese Shan Style Gilt Wood Buddha, Early 20th Century
Burmese Shan Style Gilt Wood Buddha, Early 20th Century

Burmese Shan Style Gilt Wood Buddha, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This early 20th century Shan style Burmese Buddha is made from wood and black lacquer covered in gilt. The Buddha maintains a Buddha Touching Earth posture. Much of the gilt has worn...

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Early 20th Century Other Burmese Folk Art

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Burmese Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century
Burmese Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century

Burmese Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This buddha is a hand-carved from wood and originates from Burma, modern day Myanmar. It once featured an elaborate lacquer finish, however much of this has worn away over the decade...

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Early 20th Century Other Burmese Folk Art

Materials

Giltwood

Burmese Gilt-Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century
Burmese Gilt-Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century

Burmese Gilt-Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This buddha is a hand-carved from wood and originates from Burma, modern day Myanmar. It once featured an elaborate gilded finish (covered in gold leaf), however much of this has wor...

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Early 20th Century Other Burmese Folk Art

Materials

Giltwood

Myanmarese doll in red robes
Myanmarese doll in red robes

Myanmarese doll in red robes

Located in Munich, DE

Discover cultural heritage with this antique Myanmarese puppet doll—a beautifully crafted piece once used in traditional puppeteering, brimming with history and artistic detail.

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20th Century Chinese Export Burmese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Burmese Teak Monastic Attendants or Guardian Angels c. 19th Century
Antique Burmese Teak Monastic Attendants or Guardian Angels c. 19th Century

Antique Burmese Teak Monastic Attendants or Guardian Angels c. 19th Century

Located in Westfield, MA

These carved teak figures from 19th-century Burma represent Monastic Attendants or Guardian Angels, traditional figures often found in religious and ceremonial settings. Carved from ...

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19th Century Archaistic Antique Burmese Folk Art

Materials

Teak

Pair of 19th Century Burmese Leather Mâché Tigers
Pair of 19th Century Burmese Leather Mâché Tigers

Pair of 19th Century Burmese Leather Mâché Tigers

Located in Kent, Dover

A pair of charming Burmese leather mâché Burmese tigers, with glass eyes and bone teeth.

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1880s Antique Burmese Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Set of 3 Myanmarese dolls
Set of 3 Myanmarese dolls

Set of 3 Myanmarese dolls

Located in Munich, DE

Discover cultural heritage with these 3 antique Myanmarese puppet dolls— three beautifully crafted pieces once used in traditional puppeteering, brimming with history and artistic de...

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20th Century Chinese Export Burmese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Myanmarese doll no hat
Myanmarese doll no hat

Myanmarese doll no hat

Located in Munich, DE

Discover cultural heritage with this antique Myanmarese puppet doll—a beautifully crafted piece once used in traditional puppeteering, brimming with history and artistic detail.

Category

20th Century Chinese Export Burmese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Myanmarese doll in brown robes and hat
Myanmarese doll in brown robes and hat

Myanmarese doll in brown robes and hat

Located in Munich, DE

Discover cultural heritage with this antique Myanmarese puppet doll—a beautifully crafted piece once used in traditional puppeteering, brimming with history and artistic detail.

Category

20th Century Chinese Export Burmese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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Located in Stockbridge, GB

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Vintage Carrying and Storage Basket Rawang People of Burma, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Carrying and Storage Basket Rawang People of Burma, Mid-20th Century

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Vintage bamboo carrying and storage basket with strap, from the Rawang People of Burma, Mid-20th Century. This cleanly woven utilitarian basket was used in a variety of tasks, to tr...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Burmese Folk Art

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Rare Burmese Mizoram Amber Fossil Tribal Necklace, Late 19th Century
Rare Burmese Mizoram Amber Fossil Tribal Necklace, Late 19th Century

Rare Burmese Mizoram Amber Fossil Tribal Necklace, Late 19th Century

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This Burmese Mizoram necklace features long, cylindrical reddish-brown amber beads. This type of amber is Burmite, a type of fossilised amber that originates from the Kachin State of...

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Late 19th-Early 20th Century Burmese Nat-Pwe Standing Female Figure
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Burmese Nat-Pwe Standing Female Figure

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