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Subject:Re: Thai Teppanom, Life Size, Age Unknown?
Posted By: Gman Thu, Apr 21, 2016
There are some unusual aspects to this pair which seem contradictory to the classic portrayals of Teppanom. While it is true that they are usually depicted kneeling on both knees with hands at the wai position, they are most often portrayed in pairs as male and female. (brother and sister)
Since I cannot see the backs or the feet, I won't rule out the possibility that these two figures may represent Kinnaras, half-bird, half-man creatures which usually feature the devices we see upon the thighs which represent feathers.
The feet of the Kinnaras usually are bird-like, but in some cases may seem more human, and there may be feathers or a rooster-like tail attached to the back.
Other than that, the faces of your statues remind me most of what I saw in Northwest Thailand, specifically Chiangmai or Mae Hong Son, with definite Burmese influence in the faces.
I'll look through some temple photos I took and see what I find to compare.
Cheers
Gman
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