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http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/michaelasanda-2063579-myanmar38-art-crafts/

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Whereas other countries in the region have begun to lose touch
with their roots, Myanmar (Burma) continues to practice and
celebrate its ancient customs through a range of creative outlets.
Heavily influenced by Buddhism, many of the crafts produced in
Myanmar play a practical role in everyday life. Buddhism has great
influence on daily life of the Myanmar. The people have preserved
the traditions of close family ties, respect for the elders, reverence
for Buddhism and simple native dress. Myanmars are contented
and cheerful even in the face of adversities and known for their
simple hospitality and friendliness.

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Buddha Maravijaya pare, art shan, sec 18-19
Musée des Arts Asiatiques Guimet - Paris

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Musée des Arts Asiatiques Guimet - Paris

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Musée des Arts Asiatiques Guimet - Paris

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Musée des Arts Asiatiques Guimet - Paris

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Musée des Arts Asiatiques Guimet - Paris

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Museo d'Arte Orientale (Turin)
Museo d'Arte Orientale (Turin)

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Museo d'Arte Orientale (Turin)

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Museo d'Arte Orientale (Turin)

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British Museum
MGR Lyon

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Metropolitan Museum

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Metropolitan Museum

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Reclining Buddha
Yangon Museum

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Los Angeles County Museum of Art

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Burmese Buddha Statue Thayo lacquer decoration

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Nat spirit

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Burmese wood carving Hintha and Nat

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Burmese wood carving Hintha and Nat

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Nat spirit

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Silver bowel Myanmar, mid-20th century
Nat spirits

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Hintha
Burmese Mythological Bird
The Burmese mythological
bird duck Hintha also known
as Hamsa originated from
where the Bago river once
flowed strongly into the
Yangon River and from there
out to sea. At one time a
huge area was mostly under
water with only the tip of a hill
rising out of the fast flowing
river. The myth describes
how a couple of Hintha birds
or waterfowl with golden neck
feathers, were seen resting
on the tip of the hill by two
Princes who later founded
the kingdom. The dry space
on top of the hill was so small
that the female bird had to
perch on the back of her
gallant mate.

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Hintha
Burmese Mythological Bird
The beautiful bird duck Hintha
remains a beloved symbol of
the Mon people. The very spot
is immortalised by a pagoda,
the Hintha Gon Paya.

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Victoria &
Albert
Museum
London
Hintha Bird-Shaped Betel Box

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Hintha Bird-Shaped Betel Box

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Hintha Bird-Shaped Betel Box

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Hintha Bird-Shaped Betel Box

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Hintha Bird-Shaped Betel Box

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Hintha Bird-Shaped Betel Box

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An example currently displayed in the British Museum

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Museum Yangon

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FOOD PLATTER COVER
Lacquered wood, gilded with mirror inlay
Northern Illinois University

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Silver Cigar Box with Elephant Battle Scenes

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Antique Burmese bracelet

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Yangon Museum
Antique Burmese gold ring

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Hsun-ok (offering vessels)

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Naga gong holder

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Hsun-ok (offering vessel)

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Hsun-ok (offering vessel)

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Asian Art Museum in San Francisco

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Burmese Teak-Wood Min Gyi Nat Spirit

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Staatliches Museum für Völkerkunde München

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Burmese 20th Century teak wood Nat spirit

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Burmese 20th Century teak wood Nat spirit

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Burmese Me Win Na Nat-Spirit

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Burmese Me Win Na Nat-Spirit

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Burmese Nat-Spirit

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Burmese Nat-Spirit

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Teak-wood Mandalay Buddha Statue

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Text and pictures: Internet
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Presentation: Sanda Foişoreanu
www.slideshare.net/michaelasanda
Sound: Burmese circle drums virtuoso Pat Waing