Borneo Statue
Hampatong, ancestor figure
Benuaq, Dayak, East Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia
Wood
Height: 145 cm
Early 20th century
Ex collection H.W.
Wooden Hampatong, ancestor figure from the Dayak people of East Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia. This female guardian figure holds an offering bowl, symbolizing ritual practice.
Traditionally placed outdoors, Hampatong statues protect villages and homes from negative forces. This example shows beautiful signs of age and weathering from long-term exposure to the tropical climate, adding to its character and authenticity.
€ 1950
