Lot 761

Burmese Pyinsarupa Guardian Heads, Pair, with Antlers

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Burmese Pyinsarupa Guardian Heads, Pair, with Antlers
Burmese Pyinsarupa Guardian Heads, Pair, with Antlers
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Burmese Pyinsarupa Guardian Heads, Pair, with Antlers

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

Starting Bid: $1,800

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by Artemis Fine Arts
July 30, 2026 8:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
686 S. Taylor Avenue
Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

Southeast Asia, Burma (Myanmar), ca. 19th century CE. A pair of wooden Pyinsarupa guardian heads with attached deer antlers, originally crafted to decorate and protect a temple or other sacred structure. The Pyinsarupa (also spelled Binasarupa or Pyinsa Rupa) is a chimera-like creature in Burmese mythology and traditional art, featuring a curved, trunk-like nose, pointed ears, bulging eyes, fangs, and mane-like protrusions. The composite beast is traditionally formed from the attributes of multiple animals, symbolizing strength, courage, and protection, and is believed to ward off evil spirits and safeguard sacred spaces. The antlers, likely from a Sambar or Eld's deer, are not original to the carvings but were added at a later date. Size: 27" W x 24" H (68.6 cm x 61 cm); 35" H (88.9 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, acquired from 1990 - 2005

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Item # 193634

  • Condition: Stable pressure fissures and some abrasions to the wood and pigments, but carvings are well preserved with a nice weathered appearance. Antlers are not original and may have replaced smaller antlers, but seamless fit in with the carved wood.

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$750 $1,499 $50
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