Thai Spirit House
Thai Spirit House
Thai Spirit House
Thai Spirit House
Thai Spirit House

Thai Spirit House


Collection

Mary Nell Frucella Collection


Identifier

FR146


Artist

unknown


Description

This is a wood spirit house from Thailand. Spirit houses look almost like miniature Buddhist temples on pedestals. They are also called San Phra Phum in Thai. San means shrine and Phra Phum means Spirit, God or Angel. Thais believe that protector spirits live in these little houses so they will build one in front of their home or business.


Medium

Wood

Width

6in

Height

10in

Length

10.5in

Where Made (Country)

Thailand

How Acquired

Donation

When Acquired

23-Feb

Name of Donor

Austin Friends of Folk Art