Early 20th C. Burmese Soapstone Talisman - Ogre Shaman
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Southeast Asia, Burma / Myanmar, ca. 1900 CE. An impressive talisman, finely carved from tawny beige soapstone, representing an expressive Yak (protector) figure that resembles an ogre or transforming shaman. The figure sits with both hands holding ritual implements and/or musical instruments resting upon his upraised knees. His visage is quite expressive bordering on ferocious with bulging eyes, a large nose with flaring nostrils, and a pronounced mouth accentuated with what appears to be facial hair and fangs. Perforation from top to the bottom, through which a rope is threaded to form a necklace. Size: Talisman itself measures 2-1/4" x 1" x 3/4" (5.7 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm), hangs 15" (38 cm) on rope.
Provenance: Ex-Historia Antiques, James Caswell, Santa Monica, CA
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#111093
Southeast Asia, Burma / Myanmar, ca. 1900 CE. An impressive talisman, finely carved from tawny beige soapstone, representing an expressive Yak (protector) figure that resembles an ogre or transforming shaman. The figure sits with both hands holding ritual implements and/or musical instruments resting upon his upraised knees. His visage is quite expressive bordering on ferocious with bulging eyes, a large nose with flaring nostrils, and a pronounced mouth accentuated with what appears to be facial hair and fangs. Perforation from top to the bottom, through which a rope is threaded to form a necklace. Size: Talisman itself measures 2-1/4" x 1" x 3/4" (5.7 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm), hangs 15" (38 cm) on rope.
Provenance: Ex-Historia Antiques, James Caswell, Santa Monica, CA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#111093
Condition
Intact. Soapstone shows nice sheen from years of human handling.
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Early 20th C. Burmese Soapstone Talisman - Ogre Shaman
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