Two Burmese chin state tribal markers. Tribal Territory markers collected within the chin state Burma (Myanmar). Each piece is primitively carved with a face and a collection of items that can represent possessions such as a gun, water buffalo, or animals that occupy the specific territory that the marker is suggesting property of. Each marker has a necklace carved below the face which represents a tribe. Local tribes in this region are know to Tattoo their faces and a necklace tattoo representing a specific tribe, 19th century. Having a rustic weathered patina.
Measures: Size left 72 H x 7 x 6.
Size right 80 H x 7 x 6.
Measures: Size left 72 H x 7 x 6.
Size right 80 H x 7 x 6.
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Dimensions:Height: 80 in (203.2 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
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Sold As:Set of 2
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Materials and Techniques:Hardwood
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Place of Origin:Myanmar
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Period:Late 19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:19th Century
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Very good condition as rustic artifacts.
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Seller Location:New York, NY
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Reference Number:Seller: HT2628Seller: LU92387682043
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