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.
Water color by Burmese artist U Ba San, Old Burmese boat, house, Pride of India tree (with red flowers), and Pagoda.
$50
Fine water color. Burma teak frame. Burmese mat. Overall dimensions 15 1/4 by 22 inches. Water color 9 1/2 by 13 inches. Regular glass. Water color with mat. My parents brought this painting back in 1932 so it was painted before that time. During World War II much of most cities were destroyed so pre WWII paintings are not common. Back then the typical boat was padded with an oar making figure 8 pattern. Now most have motors.
Item number: 49
