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.
Young Burmese Sgaw Karen Girl with Candy
$300
108. Young Burmese Sgaw Karen Girl with Candy, Sanda Win Tun 2002, Oil on canvas, Teak Frame, 20 ¾ by 16 ¾ inches, 18 by 14 inches. She has Thanaka made from ground bark on her cheeks—a skin conditioner.
