Antique Shaman Ritual Manuscript / Burma
Rare Shan Shaman Manuscript
Item:
Shan Shaman Manuscript
(pap tup)
Content: This book tells the story of cultural practices and traditions of the
tribes of Burma.
Origin: Burma
Date: 19th century
Language: Shan
Script: Shan script
Dimensions: 25 x 50 cm
Pages:
The book is thick and the numbers of pages
of the book have not been counted.
Material: Mulberry
handmade paper
Design:
Usually in the villages, two to five families comprising the local healers or
astrologers owned manuscripts. Stab-stitched Burmese manuscript. Handmade paper. With a loop so it could be hung up on a
wall. Each page is double-sided and each page of text is filled with,
hand-written Shan script in black
ink. Leaves
(bi-folios) are folded in half. Manuscript consists of bi-folios folded on side
edges that are sewn at the top.
Condition: Professionally restored. Manuscript is in worn condition with evidence of aging and storing, original flaws in the paper. Damage due to insects and rodents. Please, see photos
Please let me know if you have any questions.