2049/7121

A fine and historical shield, carved wood, red and black pigment, hair. Dayak, Borneo. H. 135, W. 48.

Provenance: Ex. Antique dealer Steen Strømberg 1947–2014. Ex. Probably Captain Commander William Chimmo (1826–1891)

Old 19th century? label with the text:

“Headhunters Pirates Shield, ornamented with hair of victims. Taken with other trophies by Captain W. Chimmo R. N. , From the Pirates of Borneo, And Tawi Tawi. H. M. S. Nassau”

Two pieces of old wood (relics) with text, probably from the battle of 1872.

Auction

Tribal art, 6 December 2020

13 bids

When	Bidder	Bid
6 December at 1:39 pm	(Auto bid)	55,000 DKK
6 December at 1:39 pm		50,000 DKK
6 December at 1:37 pm	(Auto bid)	48,000 DKK
6 December at 1:37 pm		46,000 DKK
6 December at 3:56 am	(Auto bid)	30,000 DKK
6 December at 3:56 am		29,000 DKK
5 December at 8:28 pm	(Auto bid)	28,000 DKK
5 December at 8:28 pm		27,000 DKK
3 December at 5:58 pm	(Auto bid)	26,000 DKK
3 December at 5:58 pm		25,000 DKK
3 December at 5:57 pm	(Auto bid)	23,000 DKK
3 December at 5:57 pm		22,000 DKK
15 November at 3:11 pm		21,000 DKK