Framed Vintage Kalaga Tapestry No.17 - Thagyamin Nat Halter_Necks The golden sheen of brass

The golden sheen of brass complements the intricate scales and features

and gold-toned skeletal detailing creates a figure that is both haunting and beautiful

where two skeletal mask-makers craft vibrant masks amidst their tiny workshop

Each piece is carved from sustainably sourced wood

Dimensions of full frame: 63cm x 63cm

Framed Vintage Kalaga Tapestry No.17 - Thagyamin Nat Halter_Necks The golden sheen of brassThis beautiful kalaga tapestry depicts Thagyamin, the highest ranking nat in traditional Burmese Buddhist belief. A nat is a god like spirit believed to be either a human that was defied after death, or spirits of nature. This particular nat, Thagyamin, is considered as the King of Heaven, as well as the god of lightning, thunder and rain. He is the Burmese adaptation of the Hindu deities Indra. Here he is shown holding a yak tail fly whisk, known as