(YANTRA) Illustrated manuscript in Burmese on heavy native p

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(YANTRA.) Illustrated manuscript in Burmese on heavy native paper, with text written in black ink and numerous diagrams and drawings in color on both sides of single long vertical sheet accordion-folded into 21 panels. 144x415 mm (5 5/8x16 1/4 inches) folded, 3304x415 mm (129x16 1/4 inches) unfolded; exterior panels worn, occasional soiling and dampstaining internally, partial separation at outer edge of some folds. (SA) Burma, circa 1900?

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"Yantra are mystical symbolic diagrams drawn or inscribed to ward off evil spirits and serve as a channel to induce positive energy. Yantra means sacred words, drawings or chants with magical power, Executed by spiritually empowered 'masters' their magic serves to protect, create good luck or prosperity, to attract support, compassion and love. Geometric lines are drawn in the for astrological circles, cabalistic squares, human and mythical figures such as devas (angels), giants, and local spirits, real and mythological animals and Buddha and his important disciples. The circles and squares are filled with numbers, symbols and letters used for incantations"--Wimolrat Jenjarassakul and Vichai and Lee J. Chinalai, "Yantra - Mystical Talismanic Cloths and Charms" (NY Tribal Antiques Show Catalogue, 1999).