A BURMESE MYTHOLOGICAL NAT SPIRIT WOOD CARVING. MYANMAR 20th C.

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Title:
Antique Burmese Mythological Standing Male 'Nat' Spirit Wood Carving. Myanmar 20th Century.
Overview:
An exquisite and rather large antique Mythological Male 'Nat' Figure from Burma, hand-carved of auspicious Teakwood, modeled in the form of a nature Animistic Spriit shrouded by foliage. In Burmese culture there are many forms of Nats, angels or local native deities who all met a violent death, and were worshipped by the people of Myanmar before Buddhism became popular. Some of these spirits have benevolent nature, expressing sympathy and understanding, while offering protection in warding off evil, while others have been seen to represent more adverse phenomena. Among the key 37 Nats, this figure is that of a kindhearted and goodwll spirit, showcases a natural smiling expression, that shows us the Nats happy nature. -
"Oh joyful Guardian Spirit, may you show us with your blessings, the blessings of Nature and the Divine.
Description:
A wonderful depiction of a young Male Burmese Nat Prince, fashioned with a flesh-colored face for the Burmese people to identify the character as a good spirit, modeled from a solid piece of timber, intricately carved and vividly hand-painted, portraying a benevolent natured figure standing on a double Lotus amidst a variety of vegetation, holding a lotus flower with his right hand elevated while the left hand holding the stem. He is dressed in a long stylized regal garment decorated in floral plates and complimented by a bell shaped central panel draped in layers to the bottom hem. The head is fashioned with a traditional style Burmese headdress of graduated floral layers, a centre rosette and tall ornament finial The hand-painted features of the face are nicely detailed, portraying a serene downward cast expression with almond-shaped eyes beneath arched eyebrows, a long elegant nose and bow-shaped mouth with a touch of red pigment on his lips, along with elongated earlobes adorned with circular earring pendants.
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Once vividly painted the original decoration still display a lustrous glow, accented by a wonderful array of colors.
Remarks: Excellent condition, well preserved, with the wood having normal cracks, chips, dents, and paint loss, due to years of exposure to the weather and other deteriorating conditions.
Origin:
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Myanmar.
Period:
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20th Century.
Composition:
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Teakwood with lacquer paints & natural patina.
Dimensions:
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Height: 34.50 inches (87.63cm).
Observation:
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Excellent Condition. Please view detailed photos for overall quality and minor imperfections of the item.
Remarks:
Rare.
Shipping:
Item(s) shipped direct from Thailand worldwide, through Thailand Post Register Airmail (3-4 weeks) or Sea Freight (4-5 weeks) depending on size. All items shall be handled with the utmost care and professionally packed. Purchaser is responsible for any applied Customs Duty Fees, Taxes, and related charges, which may be assessed by the buyer's government.
Shipping Calculations:
Cost of shipping is determined by the weight of the packaged item, plus the cost of the packing supplies, plus the registration & export license fees (applicable on all religious artifacts). Please keep in mind that Ebay and Paypal take a combined commission fee of almost 15 percent, automatically deducted from the shipping charges, which we have offset in the shipping total. We do not profit on shipping fees and do our best to arrive at the most accurate and fair price for all parties involved.
NOTE: Being a religious artifact, a permit will need to be obtained from the Archaeological Department of Fine Arts, certifying this article is allowed to leave the country of Thailand. Expect a one week delay in shipping.
Terms:
Pay Pal is the accepted method of payment, and must be received within 24 hours of the auction end: includes a 14 day return policy, item must be returned in the exact same condition as sold. Return shipment must be paid by the purchaser.
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