This weathered antique figure represents a Nat, a category of spirit revered within Burmese folk religion alongside Buddhist devotional practice. Carved from solid wood in the Mandalay court style, the figure is shown wearing tall, spired crown and elaborate "winged" robe flanges that recall the elaborate ceremonial regalia of the Burmese royal court. The hands are extended in a gesture of offering, reflecting the figure's role as an intermediary spirit who could grant blessings or protection to devotees. Decades of age have stripped away most of the original polychrome finish, leaving a weathered, driftwood-like surface that gives the piece a quiet, contemplative presence. At nearly 29 inches tall, this carved spirit figure makes a compelling statement piece for collectors of Southeast Asian devotional art.
- *Era: Antique
- *Size: 13“(L) x 6.5“(D) x 28.5“(H)
- *Material: Carved Solid Wood
- *Color: Weathered Natural
- *Features: Tall spired crown; "winged" robe flanges; hands extended in gesture of offering.
- *Origin: Burma (Myanmar)
- *Condition: Wear consistent with age and use. Weathered driftwood-like patina with loss of original polychrome finish.
- **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.
Specifications
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Material: Carved solid wood
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Dimensions: 13"L x 6.5"D x 28.5"H
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Origin: Antique; Burmese Nat spirit/Mandalay court devotional tradition; carved wood, Burma (Myanmar)
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Era: Antique
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Condition: Wear consistent with age and use; weathered driftwood-like patina with loss of original polychrome finish
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Special Detail: Tall spired crown and winged robe flanges in Mandalay court style; hands extended in gesture of offering
