"Rare Cane Tiger Devouring A Woman XIX Century Burma "
Rare cane with pommel carved tiger devouring a woman with trace of red polychrome, Lisu tribe northern Burma, early 19th century, Burma. unique piece. The symbolism of the tiger devouring a woman in the countryside in the 19th century is a kind of protective amulet to protect against tiger attacks. At the beginning of the 19th century in Burma, the tiger is the predator of man..... height 103 cm diameter 3 cm