All Artifacts
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.
If you’re interested in an item, please email president@friendsofburma.org and include the item number, description, or link. Please note that shipping and handling costs are not included in the listed price.
41. Teak Frame 18 by 21 ¼ inches, frame 1 1/2 inches wide, surface carving. Regular glass. Mounted on cardboard—not matted
42. Carved teak frame, 16 ¾ by 20 ¾ inches, 1 ¾ wide carving. Medicare Painting oil on masonite.
42. Carved teak frame, 16 ¾ by 20 ¾ inches, 1 ¾ wide carving. Medicare Painting oil on masonite.
41. Teak Frame 18 by 21 ¼ inches, frame 1 1/2 inches wide, surface carving. Regular glass. Mounted on cardboard—not matted
44. Carved teak frame, carved clear through 12 5/8 by 14 ¾ inches, 1 ¾ wide. Non glare glass.
43. Teak carved picture frame, carved clear through. 11 ¾ by 13 7/8 inches, carving 1 ¾ wide. Non glare glass
40. Elaborately carved teak frame with two levels of carvingThe inner band is higher that the wider outer band. 13 7/8 by 12 ¼ inches. Inner raised band of carving is ¾ inches wide, outer 1 ¾ inches wide. Overall 3 inches.
Fancy carving only on one end. Carved clear through. 23 x 28 inches; carving 4 inches wide.
Item number: 38
Carved clear through. 17 by 21 inches. 3 ½ inches wide carving.
Carved clear through. 14 inches by 9 3/4 inches
18 ½ by 15 inches. Some water stains—may wash out
18 ½ by 15 inches. Some water stains—may wash out