Southeast Asia, Burma (Myanmar), ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A charming wooden boat bow decoration in the form of an adorable, seated monkey, all enveloped in an espresso-hued pigment. Expertly hand-carved, the animal bends his legs at the knees displaying slender limbs, an attenuated waist, and a prominent, puffed chest. He playfully raises his left hand to the side of his face as though scratching his head. His visage features amygdaloid eyes beneath an arched brow, a triangular nose, a projecting mouth, and a tapered jaw, all flanked by a pair of large ears. A plank extends from the verso of the plinth, allowing the ornament to attach to the bow of a river boat. Note the lightly incised lines that cover his body, adding realistic texture to represent fur of the fascinating simian! Size: 9" L x 4.9" W x 13" H (22.9 cm x 12.4 cm x 33 cm)
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, 1995 to 2010; ex-M. Kobiashi collection, Hawaii, USA, 1960 to 2000
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#171689
Condition
Fragment of a boat. Expected surface wear from weathering with some nicks, chips, and abrasions to areas. Splintering to end of plank. Otherwise, very nice with great patina.