Global Art & Artifacts

Rare. Large Vintage Carved Wood Joker Head Statue. Mandalay. Burma. Myanmar

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Almost impossible to find….

 

These joker statues are used as offerings for good health, wealth and protection from harmful spirits.

 

These “jokers” are also part of a November celebration in Bagan, an ancient city located in the Mandalay Region of Burma.  The celebration called, Anyeint is part of a longer event around the construction of the Shwezigon Pagoda.  Anyeint itself is entertainment . . .  dancing, theatre, singing and – of course – a parade of jokers.

 

Carved from solid teak and positioned on a stand.  A small piece is missing from the right ear, otherwise is great condition.  Notice the ear rings and braid on the back of the head.  And the “whassup” tongue!

 

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