About

The items listed on this website are collection of artwork and artifacts from Myanmar (formerly known as Burma). The items are from the estates of Neil Sowards (President of Friends of Burma) and sister. His parents, Erville and Genevieve Sowards, were missionaries to Burma from 1921 to 1966 (with breaks). His sister, Genevieve Myrtle Sowards Gillen, was born in Burma and visited a number of times. His parents’ items were collected from 1921 to 1966. Genevieve’s collection began in 1990 and ended in 2010.

They are the collections of 3 families, and include watercolors, lacquerware, and oils and are being sold to raise funds to help the people of Burma who are suffering from conflict, dislocation, environmental disasters, and poverty.

All sales of these artworks go to help to alleviate the suffering of the people of Burma. Please choose and enjoy the beautiful art while helping others to have a better life.