Thai Sculptures and Carvings

The tradition of having very long drums in Thai Buddhist temples also exist among the neighboring countries. There are created carts or hanging systems for them. This drum is made of...

A finely carved wooden sculpture of a Buddhist angel in the Northern Thai style. It is covered in natural lacquer, gold leaf, polychrome, and glass mirror "jewels" embedded in the surface. Teak provides a durable foundation as it is impervious to insects and resistant to moisture. Some yellow-gold paint is also present in the topmost layer, indicating that the piece was carefully maintained over a long period of time. The chalky paint on the face was also renewed periodically as an act of devotion. Angels were a favorite subject of Thai sculptors because they were given a lot of freedom in depicting them. This angel has an expression of benign intelligence and the hands are particularly well-formed. Given its seated position, it was likely to have been part of a larger altar ensemble, including larger and more prominent Buddha images...

A teak wood figure of a young monk in a posture of devotion and with a facial expression is one of piety and innocence. The piece is covered in natural red cinnabar lacquer and polychrome. There is some damage to the wood from moisture; this is appropriate to its age and use. Figures of monks were often placed around Buddha images...

Vintage wood carved mythical animal. Makara. Thailand, Mid-20th Century. 30" Long. Coconut Grater? This whimsical carving of a Makara comes from northe...

A fantastic, wonderfully carved, unique piece. Solid and heavy. Clearly aged. Likely Thai or Burmese. We are listing it as mid-20th century but could be older. Pieces like thi...

Tall hand carved wooden standing Buddha on a pole. Beautifully carved and finely detailed. Likely Thair or Burmese. Decorated with lacquer and gilt. Would be a great addition to ...

Vintage hand carved Panel from Thailand. Hanuman Motif, mid-20th century. This rustic old house or cart panel from northern Thailand depicts the much beloved character Hanuman, the d...

A large-sized pair of antique Chofa temple spires from Thailand, presented on custom wood bases. These elegantly shaped Thai finials, from the late 19th century, are referred to as a "chofa", which roughly translates to "sky tassel." These pieces were often used as spires to architecturally adorn the roof of a temple or palace, thought to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits. These temple spires with their beautifully fluid shapes, are often interpreted to represent the mythical creatures Garuda (a half man, half bird of Vishnu) or perhaps Hamsa (a celestial swan of Brahma). The hand carved wood has remnants of the original paint, and a lovely aged patina throughout. These antique Thai chofa...

Elegant Buddha statue made of hand carved wood, mounted on wood base, beautiful facial expiration, looking down in grace, make this beautiful statue a one of a kind object of art to ...

An exquisite vintage gilt bronze figure of a kneeling Thai 'Teppanom' Buddha. In Thai mythology this is an angel Buddha, celebrating the Buddha's enlighte...

Tall hand carved wooden standing Buddha from Thailand. Beautifully carved and detailed with the wood's natural imperfections left intact. Very unusual to find like this in the figure...

Recently carved from a reclaimed piece of teakwood, this bust takes the form of an Apsara. Traditionally found in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, Apsaras are female spirits of the clou...