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.
Watercolor by Burmese artist. Pre1932
$50
Watercolor by Burmese artist. Pre1932. Elephants working timber. Back then elephants were used extensively in Burma to work timber. Workers house in tree to avoid snakes. Each elephant had the same mahout (driver) for many years. Old American frame. Overall dimensions 7 by 14 inches. Water color 9 3/4 by 13 1/4 inches. Regular glass. Water color mounted on paper. They did not do matting back then. Typed caption.
Item number: 50
