Accession No
MN0126.9
Description
A large wooden figure of Hanuman, The monkey god featured in the Ramayana. Originally used as a stand for a gong and would have been one of a pair. Both arms broken at elbows.
Place
Asia; Southeast Asia; Myanmar
Period
Late 19th century
Source
Singer, Noel Francis [collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
MN0126.9; MAA: MN0126.9
Cultural Affliation
Material
Wood
Local Term
Measurements
430mm x 640mm x 250mm Weight 5.55kg
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
A label adhered to the front reads '9' and a note sellotaped to one arm reads 'THIS ARM SHOULD BE REPAIRED IN THIS POSITION'.
Event Date 6/11/2017
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Description (Physical description)
A large wooden figure of Hanuman, The monkey god featured in the Ramayana. Originally used as a stand for a gong and would have been one of a pair. Damage can be seen on both the arms, both broken at the elbows.
Event Date 6/11/2017
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
FM:278503
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