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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