Burmese House Charm: "Zee Kwet"
Collection: Everyday Connections
Object Category: Charms and Talismans
Object Type: House Charms
Country: Myanmar
Continent: Asia
Geographic Region: Southeastern Asia
Materials: Papier-mâché
width: 7.5 in;
height: 10.5 in;
depth: 7.5 in
The Zee Kwet, or the Myanmar Owls, are believed to bring luck and prosperity to a family. The owls usually come in pairs, a male owl and a female owl. At the base of the female owl, a tiny owl is also painted on it, to make it look like a family. They are often painted or foiled in a gold color and are decorated with red and other colors to give more life to the owls.
Source:
http://www.myanmars.net/myanmar-culture/myanmar-toys.htm