Burmese Wood Buddha Statues

Our collection of antique Burmese wood Buddha statues bring together a variety of regional carving traditions from Mandalay, the Shan States, and Tai Yai communities. Artisans worked with native timbers like teak and jackfruit wood, sometimes combining marble or alabaster with wood, as seen in the Jambupati style Buddha statues made during the Mandalay period. Every statue carries traces of its ritual history, with remnants of original gold leaf and red lacquer or thayo relief work.

Mandalay school statues display balanced proportions, fine facial features, and elaborate lacquer and gilt finishes. Shan and Tai Yai wood carvings often feature expressive, angular contours, distinct local headdresses, and simplified drapery folds that reflect the unique aesthetic of northern and eastern upland workshops.

Our collection also includes crowned Buddha statues, depicting the historical Buddha in royal attire. These figures reference the narrative where the Buddha assumed regal garments to humble a proud king, featuring ornate carved crowns, ear ornaments, and breastplates that symbolize spiritual sovereignty.