Rare Dayak Wood Hampatong Wearing Western Clothing

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Ca. 1900–1950 CE. Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Dayak culture, ca. A remarkable and unusual hampatong (also known as hempatong, tempatong, kepatong, or epatung) guardian figure, carved from a single hardwood trunk and retaining a strong, upright presence. Unlike most traditional examples that portray ancestors or protective spirits in stylized indigenous dress, this figure strikingly wears Western-style clothing - a collared short-sleeve shirt with a breast pocket, a belted waistband, and cuffed trousers - acknowledging changing identities and external contact while retaining traditional protective functions. The figure stands on an integral stump base, its surface displaying a natural gray patina, age cracks, and weathering consistent with long outdoor exposure. Size: 5" W x 41.75" H (12.7 cm x 106 cm); 42" H (106.7 cm) on included custom stand. Size: 41.75" H x 5" W (106.0 cm H x 12.7 cm W); On included custom stand: 42" H (106.7 cm H). SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700. PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item #197872

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