$1,200
Two Polychrome Wood Figures, Burma, 19th century, each depicting a man of the Shan tribe, modeled standing on a lotus base, wearing a cotton turban and a loincloth revealing the traditional blue-black "pants" tattoo extending from waist to knee, an insect tattooed on the back of each foot, and with red medical tattoos on chest and back, ht. to 33 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-10-12