Description:

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Dayak peoples, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A collection of 8 and-carved wooden figures that represent guardians, known as Hampatong. One figure is standing with the characteristic oversized tongue, a snake in his hands, and a mammal on his head, possibly a long-tailed porcupine. Busts and simplified visages of ancestors and supernatural guardians are an integral part of Dayak religious systems and culture. Size of largest head: 3.5" L x 4" W x 9.5" H (8.9 cm x 10.2 cm x 24.1 cm)

Provenance: Private collection, Carbondale Colorado, USA

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  • Condition: Wear commensurate with age and exposure, and old inactive insect activity. Losses to wood, stable pressure fissures on several: Largest head has losses on the sides and insect bore holes. Light colored head has gouges and losses as shown. Standing figure and other heads are well preserved with some chips and minor surface wear and fissures. Old inventory labels on the bases of several.

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