Accession No

MN0126.7


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 ear is missing from the figure's right hand side, as well as two plumes from the top of the head.


Place

Asia; Southeast Asia; Myanmar


Period


Source

Singer, Noel Francis [collector and donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

MN0126.7; MAA: MN0126.7; 7


Cultural Affliation


Material

Wood; Lacquer; Gilt


Local Term


Measurements

150mm x 309mm x 390mm Weight 4.32kg


Events

Description (Labels & Markings)
Typed label affixed to the base reads '7', this is in reference to Singer's original inventory.
Event Date
Author: Annie McKay


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


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 ear is missing from the figure's right hand side, as well as two plumes from the top of the head.
Event Date 15/11/2017
Author: Annie McKay


FM:278642

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