Lot No. 83


An Iban Dayak Figure


An Iban Dayak Figure - Tribal Art

Borneo, 19th century, ironwood, 82 cm high. Large posts made from dense ironwood are collectively known as Hampatong. Some figures, like this one, portray ancestors, others supernatural guardians who prevent dangerous spirits, particularly those bringing sickness, from entering community. The two most important of these guardian spirits are the'Aso' (a kind of underworld dragon-dog representing the strong female spirits) and the Naga or serpent.

Provenance:
Francois Coppens, St. Niklaas.

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com

13.10.2022 - 17:04

Estimate:
EUR 9,000.- to EUR 12,000.-
Starting bid:
EUR 7,000.-

An Iban Dayak Figure


Borneo, 19th century, ironwood, 82 cm high. Large posts made from dense ironwood are collectively known as Hampatong. Some figures, like this one, portray ancestors, others supernatural guardians who prevent dangerous spirits, particularly those bringing sickness, from entering community. The two most important of these guardian spirits are the'Aso' (a kind of underworld dragon-dog representing the strong female spirits) and the Naga or serpent.

Provenance:
Francois Coppens, St. Niklaas.

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com


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Auction: Tribal Art
Auction type: Online auction
Date: 13.10.2022 - 17:04
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 06.10. - 13.10. 2022

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