Southeast Asian Architectural Models

Large rustic spirit house from Northern Thailand, teak, mid-late 20th century. This large-scale spirit house models a simple Thai rural home, raised on stilts, and with a porch. Many years of partial exposure to the elements have resulted in some fading of the original color, but have lent it a fitting weathered patina. The piece is in good condition and the overall structure and stability is sound. Spirit Houses are called Saan phra phum in Thailand, and are built to house the spirits of the place. They are placed in the compounds of all houses, as well as at sacred spots, revered trees, in caves, or near dangerous places on highways. Carved or plastic figures, are often placed in the dwelling representations of the king and queen, or of a revered monk, or also carved wooden animals...

Vintage small spirit house from Northern Thailand. Teak, mid-late 20th century. This simple rustic spirit house models a traditional Thai countryside temple, with fence and compound,...

Great architectural miniature of an Asian Thai temple with extremely elaborate hand carved details. Amazing handwork, gilt wood with delicate carving shrine bird cage handcrafted and hand-painted spirit house shrine...

Spirit House from Northern Thailand. Teak, mid-late 20th century. Offered by Bruce Hughes. This rustic spirit house models a traditional Thai rural shrine or home with a fence and porch, and incorporates the Naga motif bargeboards running along the edge of the roof, which are meant to protect the dwelling. There are signs of minor damage from many years of partial exposure to the elements, but the overall structure of the piece is sound. Spirit Houses are called Saan phra phum in Thailand, and are built to house the spirits of the place. They are placed in the compounds of all houses, as well as at sacred places, revered trees, in caves, or near dangerous spots on the highway. Carved or plastic figures, are often placed in the dwelling -- representations of the king and queen, or of a revered monk, or also carved wooden animals...

Spirit House from Northern Thailand. Teak, mid-late 20th century. Offered by Bruce Hughes. This rustic spirit house models a traditional Thai rural home, with a fence and porch, and incorporates the Naga motif bargeboards running along the edge of the roof, which are meant to protect the house. Many years of partial exposure to the elements have resulted in some damaged or weakened areas, particularly areas on the edge of the roof, and at some of the corners. The overall structure and stability of the piece is sound. Spirit Houses are called Saan phra phum in Thailand, and are built to house the spirits of the place. They are placed in the compounds of all houses, as well as at sacred places, revered trees, in caves, or near dangerous spots on the highway. Carved or plastic figures, are often placed in the dwelling -- representations of the king and queen, or of a revered monk, or also carved wooden...

Large spirit house from Northern Thailand, teak, mid-20th century. Offered by Bruce Hughes. This large spirit house models a large scale Thai Buddhist temple, and incorporates a range of traditional architectural details -- the roof finial called the sky tassel or chofa, a central spire, the bargeboards running along the edges of the roofs fashioned in the form of the Naga, who act as protectors for the dwelling; a carved lintel...

An early 20th century replica of the Buddhist temple Vihara in Thailand. A spirit house is made in order to protect the building it represents from any bad in the world. “A Buddhist ...

Contemporary vintage inspired design vase. Horizontal bands of color. Vertical texture.

A Southeast Asian Spirit House in dark wood. A traditional household shrine provided to protective spirits in Burma, Laos, Thailand and Cambodia. 90 yea...

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