Title: Amay Yay-Yin Nat, Shan Culture, Early 20th century
Amay Yay-Yin Nat
Shan Culture, Early 20th century
Myanmar (Burma)
Wood, lacquer, gold leaf, colored glass, stones, porcelain, paint
IFAF Collection, Museum of International Folk Art (FA.2015.68.1ab)
Amay Yay-Yin is the Great Mother of soft underground water. Her local followers believe that in honoring her they will have a productive harvest and success in business.
Credit: Photo Kitty Leaken
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