Accession No
MN0126.65
Description
A large decorated coconut shell. A paste of lacquer (?thayo) was used to shape the figures and raised decoration. The figures are from mythology, possibly spirits or demons, and the figure on the lid is the head of a belu demon.
Place
Asia; Southeast Asia; Myanmar
Period
Modern
Source
Singer, Noel Francis [collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
MN0126.65; MAA: MN0126.65; 65
Cultural Affliation
Material
Coconut; Lacquer
Local Term
Measurements
200mm Weight 0.582kg
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
A typed label adhered to the exterior of the body reads '65'.
Event Date
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Context (Auction / Sale)
Singer, Noel Francis states: Bought in Rangoon in 2005.
Event Date 2005
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Description (Physical description)
A large decorated coconut shell. A paste of lacquer (?thayo) was used to shape the figures and raised decoration. The figures are from mythology, possibly spirits or demons, and the figure on the lid is the head of a belu demon.
Event Date 16/11/2017
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
FM:278666
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