Unisa or flame-like form that emerges from the top of the head of the Buddha.The unisa accommodates the superior wisdom obtained through Enlightenment. Left: gold with red tint in a rounded shape. 7 3/4" x 3" diameter. Right: wood, lacquered. 7 3/4"x 2 3/4" diameter. Mounted in a contemporary steel blocks, 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" square. Burmese, 19th century
Wood sculpture of a female "Bulul" figure, Northern Philippines. Rare because "Bulul" figures are usually in male form. Bulul are guardians and are symbolic to tribes in the mountains of northern Philippines for protection and well being. Crude and imposing. 19th century. 9" high x 4" wide x 2" base
Solid silver torque, Handcrafted by the Hmong tribe of Northern Thailand. The tribal women wore this by attaching other pieces of jewelry to it. Both ends have subtle designs on them. Simple, dynamic and has a feel of being contemporary. Late 19th, early 20th century. Measures 7" x 8".
Handcrafted by the Hmong tribe of Northern Thailand, three-ribbed with the 12 animals of the zodiac design on the front, beautifully rendered. Worn by tribal women. Late 19th-early 20th century. Displayed in a contemporary stand. Measures 9" H x 9 1/2" W; with stand 16" H
Hands in prayer position, expression of calm. Wood, no losses aside from gold leaf that once covered its entire body. Burmese, early 19th century. 4.5" x 2.25"
Statue of a gilded monk with hands clasped in prayer; sitting on painted wood stand with inscriptions. Serene expression, humble and devoted. Burmese, late 19th century. 7 ¾" x3" x 3 ¾"
