Guardian Spirit Statue, Akha Tribe, Shan Province, Burma.

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Object description :

"Guardian Spirit Statue, Akha Tribe, Shan Province, Burma."

Seated statuette with clasped hands "Village Guardian Spirit", are placed near the "spirit gate" at the entrance of an Akha village.
Beautiful old patina, type of hardwood teak or other, rare because normally the statues are made in soft woods.
Shan province, Akha tribe, Burma, mid-20th century.

Price: 250 €

Period: 20th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition

Width: 10 cm
Height: 31.5 cm
Depth: 10 cm

Reference: 838716