Continental SEA...More than just swords & knives??

Nathaniel · 11th April 2010, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Atlantia

Thats a really good point mate, Burmese especially.
They made so much varied and astonishing metalwork, as evidenced in my avatar. There must be lots of wonderful weapon types lurking under our radar!

Oh, wow, I didn't realize your avatar is Burmese...I've seen some nice Burmese statues...some with even Dha in hand.

I'm surprized we don't see more variety in Burmese weapons from the UK...people have brought back polearms, muskets, shields and other things from everywhere else in the region.

Atlantia · 13th April 2010, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Nathaniel

Oh, wow, I didn't realize your avatar is Burmese...I've seen some nice Burmese statues...some with even Dha in hand.

I'm surprized we don't see more variety in Burmese weapons from the UK...people have brought back polearms, muskets, shields and other things from everywhere else in the region.

She is Sita. There is a very similar one about a third of the way down the page in this link: Splenours of Asian Art Calcutta Museum.

Here is my statue.

there must be tons of stuff from that area in the UK, I completely agree.

Nathaniel · 14th April 2010, 12:21 PM

Beautiful! Fantastic craftsmanship! Thanks for sharing!

Nathaniel · 20th April 2010, 03:07 AM

Atlantia,

A friend who saw your statue commented that your statue is from the 1930 to 1950s and is a traditional Burmese Pwe dancer wearing the clothing of the Bagan style. "Pwe" Burmese word for a spectacular feast (theater, dance, music, marionette, etc.) He didn't think it was Sita, as she is the Indian Hindu deity, Rama's wife.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sita

He also said there is also a similar lady statue in Burma known as the lady of Pagan/ Bagan...but he was unsure of the history behind this person.

14th April 2010, 12:21 PM	#3
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	Beautiful! Fantastic craftsmanship! Thanks for sharing!

20th April 2010, 03:07 AM	#4
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	Atlantia, A friend who saw your statue commented that your statue is from the 1930 to 1950s and is a traditional Burmese Pwe dancer wearing the clothing of the Bagan style. "Pwe" Burmese word for a spectacular feast (theater, dance, music, marionette, etc.) He didn't think it was Sita, as she is the Indian Hindu deity, Rama's wife. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sita He also said there is also a similar lady statue in Burma known as the lady of Pagan/ Bagan...but he was unsure of the history behind this person.