An 18th Century Dayak 'Serpent' Post
Borneo, wood, 118 cm high. Large posts made from dense ironwood are collectively known as Hampatong. Some figures portray ancestors, others supernatural guardians who prevent dangerous spirits, particularly those bringing sickness, from entering the 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 - 17:00
- Estimate:
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EUR 9,000.- to EUR 12,000.-
- Starting bid:
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EUR 8,000.-
An 18th Century Dayak 'Serpent' Post
Borneo, wood, 118 cm high. Large posts made from dense ironwood are collectively known as Hampatong. Some figures portray ancestors, others supernatural guardians who prevent dangerous spirits, particularly those bringing sickness, from entering the 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 - 17:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 06.10. - 13.10. 2022 |