Antique Burmese Celestial Attendant Figure

A gentle and welcoming piece of Southeast Asian folk art, this hand-carved wooden figure likely originates from Myanmar. It depicts a celestial attendant standing in a respectful pose with hands clasped in the Anjali Mudra . The figure wears a traditional tiered headdress and a costume characterized by upward-sweeping flanges at the shoulders and hips. The piece retains much of its original polychrome finish—muted tones of sage green, mustard yellow, and traces of red on the base—which has softened and distressed beautifully over time to create a chalky, matte patina. Specifications Material: Hand-carved wood with polychrome paint Dimensions: 5.5"L x 3"D x 16.5"H Origin: Antique; Burmese Nat spirit/celestial-attendant devotional folk-art tradition; carved polychrome wood, Myanmar (Burma) Era: Antique Condition: Distressed paint and weathered surface; wear consistent with age and use Special Detail: Hands clasped in Anjali Mudra; tiered headdress with upward-sweeping shoulder and hip flanges; muted sage-green, mustard-yellow, and red polychrome traces