An incredibly impressive collection of 7 original tribal sculptures from Borneo. - Dayak - Indonesia
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This original late-20th-century collection comprises seven Dayak Hampatong ancestor and guardian sculptures from Indonesia, carved from Ulin ironwood and measuring 1.2, 2 or 2.6 metres, sold with stands and in good condition.
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These are the so-called Hampatong (or Hapatong) figures: traditional ancestral and protective figures of the Dayak tribes from Kalimantan (Borneo).
Indestructible Ironwood (Ulin Ironwood)
The figures are completely hand-carved from solid Kayu Ulin, one of the hardest, heaviest and most exclusive woods in the world. This wood is known for being virtually immune to rot and termites. The figures have stood for years in a Dutch garden. Thanks to the extreme hardness of the ironwood this has caused absolutely no structural damage, but has given the figures an incredible transformation.
The power of exceptional size (up to 2.60 meters!)
Where most tribal art objects in Europe are small (often between 40 cm and 1 meter), this collection is of a unique, monumental size. Figures of this scale are extremely rare.
The total lot consists of 7 figures in three impressive sizes:
2x figures of no less than 2.60 meters tall
3x figures of 2.00 meters tall
2x figures of 1.20 meters tall
Authentic appearance & Highly sought patina
The figures show beautiful religious and spiritual forms, combined with symbolic animal shapes. Because they have been exposed to decades of weather, they have acquired the highly desired silver-gray and deeply etched texture (patina). Tourist factory copies simply do not have this lived-in look. The natural, vertical weather cracks and the fact that here and there a small piece of wood is missing due to the passage of time are completely part of this type of original figures and give them their character.
Perfect for Garden and Interior Architects
These monumental pieces are ideally suited for an exclusive landscape architect or interior designer to create an unparalleled, powerful Asian and mystical atmosphere. They form a direct statement in a design garden, lounge terrace or spacious reception hall.
Sale conditions:
Preference for sale as one lot or multiple pieces. Self-pickup: Note, the figures are made of solid ironwood and are incredibly heavy (they sink in water). You must arrange suitable transport (bus/trailer) yourself and have strong arms for pickup and loading.
These are the so-called Hampatong (or Hapatong) figures: traditional ancestral and protective figures of the Dayak tribes from Kalimantan (Borneo).
Indestructible Ironwood (Ulin Ironwood)
The figures are completely hand-carved from solid Kayu Ulin, one of the hardest, heaviest and most exclusive woods in the world. This wood is known for being virtually immune to rot and termites. The figures have stood for years in a Dutch garden. Thanks to the extreme hardness of the ironwood this has caused absolutely no structural damage, but has given the figures an incredible transformation.
The power of exceptional size (up to 2.60 meters!)
Where most tribal art objects in Europe are small (often between 40 cm and 1 meter), this collection is of a unique, monumental size. Figures of this scale are extremely rare.
The total lot consists of 7 figures in three impressive sizes:
2x figures of no less than 2.60 meters tall
3x figures of 2.00 meters tall
2x figures of 1.20 meters tall
Authentic appearance & Highly sought patina
The figures show beautiful religious and spiritual forms, combined with symbolic animal shapes. Because they have been exposed to decades of weather, they have acquired the highly desired silver-gray and deeply etched texture (patina). Tourist factory copies simply do not have this lived-in look. The natural, vertical weather cracks and the fact that here and there a small piece of wood is missing due to the passage of time are completely part of this type of original figures and give them their character.
Perfect for Garden and Interior Architects
These monumental pieces are ideally suited for an exclusive landscape architect or interior designer to create an unparalleled, powerful Asian and mystical atmosphere. They form a direct statement in a design garden, lounge terrace or spacious reception hall.
Sale conditions:
Preference for sale as one lot or multiple pieces. Self-pickup: Note, the figures are made of solid ironwood and are incredibly heavy (they sink in water). You must arrange suitable transport (bus/trailer) yourself and have strong arms for pickup and loading.
Details
Number of objects
7
Ethnic group/ culture
Dayak
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Period
Late 20th century
Material
ka
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
An incredibly impressive collection of 7 original tribal sculptures from Borneo.
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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