RARE! 18th.Century Bronze Fertility Amulet Statue (09/15/2011)

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RARE! 18th.Century Bronze Fertility Amulet Statue

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Sold Date: 09/15/2011
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Fraternal, Political, Organizations

18th Century Bronze Fertility Amulet Statue

A MUST HAVE FOR ANY REAL COLLECTOR

Authentic handmade 18th Century Bronze Fertility Amulet. This piece dates back to the Mandalay Periond in history (1752-1885). Fertility Amulets like this have been made and used for centuries throughout Southeast Asia. They are believed by Buddhists and Animists to hold majical powers that increase the fertility of women and the verility of men. (I think this thing really works. I put it on my counter near my window and, honest to goodness, not 10 minutes later two geckos appeared on my window and started going at it. They actually went at it for 45 minutes straight. I got a photo of them going at it which you can see above.) I have included a brief history of the Karen People below.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONE OF THE LEGS IS MISSING FROM THE MALE PORTION OF THE FIGURE.

Dimensions: Approx 9 inches X 5 inches X 3 inches (Can be seen in the photos above.)

Materials: Bronze.

Age: 18 Century.

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BRIEF HISTORY OF THE KAREN PEOPLE

For centuries much of the population of northern Thailand has been composed of ethnic groups commonly known as 'hilltribes'. The largest of these is the Karen group numbering around 400,000 in Thailand.

The two main Karen groups in Thailand are the Sgaw and Pwo Karen. The Karen Hilltribes Trust works with the largest, the Sgaw Karen, who live in the Khun Yuam and Mae La Noi districts of the Mae Hong Son Province.

Their history in northern Thailand can be traced back to the twelfth century. It is thought that Karen originally came from Tibet, through China, and eventually to Thailand.

In Thailand they mostly live in the more remote mountainous areas due west of Chiang Mai. They are subsistence farmers who live at peace with nature and the forests. The Karen settled in what is termed the 'middle level' in the mountains, namely between 800 and 1,800 meters.

They were semi-nomadic people using swidden (slash and burn) farming methods, moving around on a seven year cycle. However, around 1968 the Government insisted that they must stop moving around. They were offered Thai ID and land rights if they could prove longevity. Now they are settled but their lifestyle is still influenced by their culture