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Carved Teak Shan Naga Protector browse these categories for related items... Directory: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Pre 1960: item # 855906 Please refer to our stock # 12-08 when inquiring.
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| The well-defined scales on this carved teak wood naga from the Shan people of northeast Burma are an example of the intricate detailing they achieve with skilled applications of “thayo,” lacquer thickened with bone ash. Each scale is made of a thin coil of thayo painstakingly applied to the teak carving. Carving on the face, tail and winged feet also is enhanced with thayo, which dries to the hardness and durability of wood and, indeed, cannot be distinguished from wood. The naga, dragon or serpent of the sea, is a revered Buddhist icon throughout most of Southeast Asia. It is said to have protected the Buddha during meditation under the bodhi tree and hence has evolved into a powerful symbol of protectiveness and abundance for all. Naga figures often are displayed in pairs at temple entrances and in private homes. It is one of the many icons absorbed into Shan Buddhist art, which is a rich blend of Burman, Indian, Chinese and Thai symbolism and design. (For a detailed description of these historical influences on Shan Buddhist art, see “Hidden Burma: The Sacred Art of the Eastern Shan State,” by James Finch, “Arts of Asia,” September/October 2006.) This naga, from the mid to late 20th century, is in excellent condition. Dimensions: height 24 ½” (62 cm), width 7” (18 cm), depth 3 ½” (9 cm). | |||||||||||||
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