Indonesia, Kalimantan (Borneo), Dayak: A small mask with Dayak decoration.
A small mask made of lightweight, light-coloured wood, dyed brown and black on the front. Decorated with typical Dayak curved volutes carved in relief. Probably depicts an ape. From southern Borneo (tribe cannot be more specifically determined). The form follows strong influence from Java (Wayang-Topeng masks). With patina and minor age damage (some pieces broken off on the back rim, a hole in the right cheek of the mask). First half to mid-20th century; H: 21 cm. (ME)
Provenance: Collection of Prof. Rudolf Leopold, Vienna.
Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
24.03.2014 - 16:00
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EUR 800,- a EUR 1.000,-
Indonesia, Kalimantan (Borneo), Dayak: A small mask with Dayak decoration.
A small mask made of lightweight, light-coloured wood, dyed brown and black on the front. Decorated with typical Dayak curved volutes carved in relief. Probably depicts an ape. From southern Borneo (tribe cannot be more specifically determined). The form follows strong influence from Java (Wayang-Topeng masks). With patina and minor age damage (some pieces broken off on the back rim, a hole in the right cheek of the mask). First half to mid-20th century; H: 21 cm. (ME)
Provenance: Collection of Prof. Rudolf Leopold, Vienna.
Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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| Asta: | Tribal Art |
| Tipo d'asta: | Asta in sala |
| Data: | 24.03.2014 - 16:00 |
| Luogo dell'asta: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
| Esposizione: | 18.03. - 24.03.2014 |