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
112. Burman Man wearing Gongban (head covering). Sanda Win Tun 2001, Oil on canvas, Teak Frame, 20 by 16 inches, 17 ¾ by 13 ¾ inches.
110. Burman Lady, Sanda Win Tun 2005, Oil on canvas, Teak Frame, 26 5/8 by 20 ½ inches, 24 by 18 inches.
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.
106. Sanda Win Tun 1997, Oil on canvas, Teak Frame, 22 by 18 inches, 18 by 13 ¾ inches
105. Burman Man with Cheroot (Cigar) on ear. Sanda Win Tun 2003, Oil on Canvas, Teak Frame, 26 ½ by 22 ¾ inches, 20 by 16 inches
Sandra Win Tun 2002, Oil on canvas, Teak Frame, 20 ¾ by 16 ¾ inches, 18 by 14 inches. Damaged, see line of missing paint near bottom and missing paint on her hair. An expert could repair it.
103. Oil on canvas, Teak Frame, 27 1/8 by 21 1/4 inches, 23 7/8 by 18.
101. Burma Boy (with Thanaka which is ground bark used as a skin conditioner). Sanda Win Tun 2005, Oil on canvas, Teak Frame, 27 ¼ by 21 3/8 inches. 24 by 18 inches.
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.
112. Burman Man wearing Gongban (head covering). Sanda Win Tun 2001, Oil on canvas, Teak Frame, 20 by 16 inches, 17 ¾ by 13 ¾ inches.
110. Burman Lady, Sanda Win Tun 2005, Oil on canvas, Teak Frame, 26 5/8 by 20 ½ inches, 24 by 18 inches.
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.
106. Sanda Win Tun 1997, Oil on canvas, Teak Frame, 22 by 18 inches, 18 by 13 ¾ inches
105. Burman Man with Cheroot (Cigar) on ear. Sanda Win Tun 2003, Oil on Canvas, Teak Frame, 26 ½ by 22 ¾ inches, 20 by 16 inches
103. Oil on canvas, Teak Frame, 27 1/8 by 21 1/4 inches, 23 7/8 by 18.
101. Burma Boy (with Thanaka which is ground bark used as a skin conditioner). Sanda Win Tun 2005, Oil on canvas, Teak Frame, 27 ¼ by 21 3/8 inches. 24 by 18 inches.