"Wooden Owl Figure"
Antique owl figure, carved in polychrome wood. Probably Burmese or Thai, late 19th century. The eye notches probably received two faceted mica stones. H 34 cm x W 9 cm x D 18 cm Provenance: Estate of the Asian art dealer and collector Claude de Marteau In Southeast Asia, owls are often associated with protection and good fortune. In Burma, they can be more associated with vigilance and wisdom. In Thailand, they are sometimes considered spiritual guardians. See this wooden owl in full screen mode on Vintage Addict 
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