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Hampatong HAND-CARVED SCULPTURE: MAILE Mother Child

$4,420

£3,365.74

€3,875.56

CA$6,263.53

A$6,737.32

CHF 3,600.62

MX$79,413.82

NOK 45,395.39

SEK 41,500

DKK 28,956.95

About the Item

Dayak Hampatong Ancestral Figure – Borneo, Indonesia An evocative and rare carved wood figure from the Ban Dayak people of Borneo’s interior rainforests, this Hampatong sculpture depicts Maile—a white child—gracefully entwined with a large reptile carved along the back. Hand-carved from dense hardwood and inlaid with shell, the figure features a rich, natural patina developed over time, enhancing its sense of age and spiritual depth. Traditionally serving as an ancestral protector and spiritual guardian, Hampatong figures like this one are becoming increasingly rare in today’s global antique market. The symbolic presence of the reptile suggests themes of transformation, protection, and reverence within Dayak cosmology. Presented by MWM DESIGN, known for sourcing extraordinary vintage and ethnographic treasures, this piece is a soulful and museum-worthy addition for the discerning 1stDibs collector.

Dimensions:
Height: 64 in (162.56 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
Style:
Folk Art (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Hardwood,Shell,Hand-Carved
Place of Origin:
Indonesia
Period:
Early 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Unknown
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Hawthorne, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: 661_MAILE CHILD FIGURE1stDibs: LU2896328549972

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