Description
These 18th-century Burmese wooden statues are a remarkable pair of Teppanom guardian angels, crafted to protect and bless sacred spaces. Both figures are tall and slender, carved from single pieces of wood, and display the refined elegance of classical Burmese religious sculpture. Their serene expressions, almond-shaped eyes, and gently arched eyebrows convey calm authority and spiritual presence.
The figure on the left stands in the anjali mudra, hands pressed together at the chest in a gesture of reverence. The figure on the right holds its hands on a sacred text, symbolizing guardianship over Buddhist teachings and wisdom. Both wear elaborately carved headdresses with pointed finials and layered skirts with decorative motifs, evoking the flowing elegance of traditional Burmese royal attire.
The wood’s weathered surface has developed a silvery-gray patina, with cracks and areas of loss that highlight the statues’ age and authenticity. These Teppanom guardian angels would have originally flanked temple entrances or important shrines, serving as both protectors and spiritual guides for devotees.
Sizes: figure A: 100″ high x 19 1/2″ wide x 17″ deep. figure B: 8 ft high x 22 1/2″ wide x 18″ deep.
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