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Place of Origin: Burmese
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 (pr...
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Late 19th Century Antique Burmese Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Art Glass, Teak, Giltwood

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

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

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Wood

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

Gilded lacquered wood sculpture depicting Buddha Burma

Antique Asian Karen Hill Tribe Fine Enamel Silver Pipe Collectible Pipes
Located in London, GB
Fine Antique Asian Karen Hill tribe Fine Enamel Silver pipe. Molded decorated terracotta bowl with heavy worked silver and enamel stem rare to find in original condition Burma / M...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Antique Asian Karen Hill Tribe Fine Enamel Silver Pipe Collectible Pipes
Antique Asian Karen Hill Tribe Fine Enamel Silver Pipe Collectible Pipes

Antique Asian Karen Hill Tribe Fine Enamel Silver Pipe Collectible Pipes

Pair of 19th Century Burmese Leather Mâché Tigers
Located in London, GB
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

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

Pair of 19th Century Burmese Leather Mâché Tigers

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

Burmese 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

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

Burmese Gilt-Wood Seated Buddha, 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

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

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 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

Burmese Oil Painting of A Monk Walking Up a Stair
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese oil painting of a monk walking up a stair with nice color. Age: Burma, Contemporary, Early 21th Century Size: Height 91.5 C.M. / width 61 C.M. Condition: Nice condition over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Burmese Oil Painting of A Monk Walking Up a Stair
Burmese Oil Painting of A Monk Walking Up a Stair

Burmese Oil Painting of A Monk Walking Up a Stair

Antique Child's Tricycle From Burma
Located in New York, NY
An adorable antique Burmese child's tricycle with parcel carrier and original blue paint. The embossed Burmese characters on the back and side of the carrier add authenticity and int...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Folk Art

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Metal

Antique Child's Tricycle From Burma
Antique Child's Tricycle From Burma

Antique Child's Tricycle From Burma

Ethno Design Standing Human Skeleton Sculptured in Wood, South East Asia
Located in Leuven , BE
The sculpture dates from the beginning of the 20th century and has a wonderful patina.
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Early 20th Century Burmese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Ethno Design Standing Human Skeleton Sculptured in Wood, South East Asia
Ethno Design Standing Human Skeleton Sculptured in Wood, South East Asia

Ethno Design Standing Human Skeleton Sculptured in Wood, South East Asia

Mid-20th Century Tribal Woman's Tunic, Karen People, Burma
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century tribal woman's tunic, Karen People, Burma A nice, graphic example of a woman's blouse from the Karen ethnic group in Burma/Myanmar. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Burmese Folk Art

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Cotton

Mid-20th Century Tribal Woman's Tunic, Karen People, Burma
Mid-20th Century Tribal Woman's Tunic, Karen People, Burma

Mid-20th Century Tribal Woman's Tunic, Karen People, 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

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

19th Century Large Buffalo Statue from Burma

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

Burmese Tribal Markers Wooden Sculpture
Burmese Tribal Markers Wooden Sculpture

Burmese Tribal Markers Wooden Sculpture

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Rare Burmese Mizoram Amber Fossil Tribal Necklace, Late 19th Century
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Vintage Lacquered Carving, Elephant and Rider, from Burma, Early 20th Century
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Vintage Lacquered Carving, Elephant and Rider, from Burma, Early 20th Century

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Tall Carved Wood, Lacquer and Gilt Standing Temple Shrine Buddha

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

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Pair of Ebony Indo, Burmese Figures of Lions

Pair of Ebony Indo, Burmese Figures of Lions

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