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Indonesia, Kalimantan (Borneo), Dayak: a ‘Hampatong’ figure of the Ot-Danum-Dayak.

Lot No. 178

Indonesia, Kalimantan (Borneo), Dayak: a ‘Hampatong’ figure of the Ot-Danum-Dayak.


Indonesia, Kalimantan (Borneo), Dayak: a ‘Hampatong’ figure of the Ot-Danum-Dayak. - Tribal Art - Africa

'Hampatong' is the name given to such ancestor and guardian figures made of hardwood. The Dayak groups set them up in Borneo, both as memorial sculptures to the deceased at burial sites, or as guardians in front of their longhouses. The present ‘hampatong' is made of old, hard wood. The arms are kept close to the body and it has white, polished discs made from turbo sea snail shells inserted as eyes. Stylistically, the figure comes from the Ot-Danum-Dayak of southern Borneo. With good, old patina, weather- related erosion, weathering and cracks from long periods outdoors. 19th century/first third of the 20th century; Height: 137 cm. (ME)

Provenance:
René Clemencic Collection, Vienna.

Specialist: Erwin Melchardt Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465

erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at

09.06.2016 - 17:00

Starting bid:
EUR 2,400.-

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Indonesia, Kalimantan (Borneo), Dayak: a ‘Hampatong’ figure of the Ot-Danum-Dayak.


'Hampatong' is the name given to such ancestor and guardian figures made of hardwood. The Dayak groups set them up in Borneo, both as memorial sculptures to the deceased at burial sites, or as guardians in front of their longhouses. The present ‘hampatong' is made of old, hard wood. The arms are kept close to the body and it has white, polished discs made from turbo sea snail shells inserted as eyes. Stylistically, the figure comes from the Ot-Danum-Dayak of southern Borneo. With good, old patina, weather- related erosion, weathering and cracks from long periods outdoors. 19th century/first third of the 20th century; Height: 137 cm. (ME)

Provenance:
René Clemencic Collection, Vienna.

Specialist: Erwin Melchardt Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465

erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at

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Auction: Tribal Art - Africa
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 09.06.2016 - 17:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 04.06. - 09.06.2016

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