Accession No
MN0126.4
Description
A large wooden depiction of a camari, the Burmese version of a Tibetan yak. The base is covered in red lacquer, and the figure itself is gilded. The tail has been broken and since repaired.
Place
Asia; Southeast Asia; Myanmar
Period
Source
Singer, Noel Francis [collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
MN0126.4; MAA: MN0126.4; 4
Cultural Affliation
Material
Wood; Lacquer; Gilt
Local Term
Measurements
145mm x 425mm x 373mm Weight 5.16kg
Events
Context (Found together / assemblage)
In Singer's collection there are four Camari, they appear to be part of a set as the sculpture and style of these figures are similar. Singer did not state that this was the case in his original inventory, however, it is a possibility.
Event Date
Author: Annie McKay
Description (Labels & Markings)
Typed label affixed to the base reads '4', this is in relation to Singer's original inventory.
Event Date
Author: Annie McKay
Context (References)
Singer, Noel Francis. 1988. Survivors from a Burmese Palace. Arts of Asia. Vol 18, No 1, January-February 1988, pp. 94-102.
Event Date 1/1988
Author: Annie McKay
Description (Physical description)
A large wooden depiction of a camari, the Burmese version of a Tibetan yak. The base is covered in red lacquer, and the figure itself is gilded. The tail has been broken and since repaired. The figure has plumes attached to it's head, with wings on the legs.
Event Date 15/11/2017
Author: Annie McKay
FM:278639
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