Mara’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Mantle-cloth (cheulopang) for High Status Use
Mara (or Laker) Chin Burma, Bangladesh border of Southern Chin State, Shinletwa village

Three Figures
John Chin Young American, 1909-1997

Dancers
John Chin Young American, 1909-1997

Faceted Round Jar
Lee In-chin Korean, born 1957

Buddha Triumphing over Mara
Thailand or Myanmar

Buddha Triumphing over Mara (Maravijaya)
Tibet

Mantle-cloth (cawng nak)
Zotung Chin Burma, Northern or Central Chin State

Woman's Skirtcloth (hni tial)
Haka Chin Burma, Northern or Central Chin State

Woman's Breast-Cover (ah khin)
Khami Chin Burma, NW Rakhine State

Plaque with Buddha Triumphing over Mara
Thailand

On the Chin
Dr. Max Thorek American, 1880–1960

Man's Loin Cloth (pa deri)
Mru Chin Burma, NW Rakhine State, Butui Thaung Area, Arang subgroup

Woman's Short Tubular Skirt (wan klai)
Mru Chin Burma, NW Rakhine State

Woman's Breast-Cover (ah khin)
Khami Chin Burma, Northwest Rakhine State

Short Tunic (khran in)
Laytu Chin Burma, NW Rakhine State

Headwrapper (ta po lai)
Lauktu Chin Burma, NW Rakhine State, Ann Township

Woman's Breast-Cover (ah khin)
Khami Chin Burma, Northwest Rakhine State

Woman's Shoulder-Cloth (tom pah or nagapong)
Khami Chin or Mru Chin Burma, Northwest Rakhine State, Kyauktaw area

Self-Portrait, Pivotal Motion from Chin, Medium
Blythe Bohnen American, 1940-2022

Self-Portrait, Pivotal Motion from Chin, Large
Blythe Bohnen American, 1940-2022