GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The body of this sculpture is long and broad like real pigs found in the interior regions of Borneo. Small ears and long tusks distinguish its head, and a flat disc represents a tightly curled tail. Its short stout legs support the body with its rounded belly that scarcely clears the ground.
The hollowed area in the back of the sculpted animal indicates its original function as a container, and the lip and straight cut just above the tail suggest that it once had a lid. Although the container might have held food, such as wild boar meat, it probably served as a storage box for heirlooms.
Excerpt from
- Roslyn Walker, Label text, 2013.
NOTES
Fun fact comes from acquisition justification, on the Object Summary dated November 24, 1998.
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Artist/designers
Cultures
Kayan: DMA
Kenyah: DMA
Geography
Borneo (island/Asia): TGN: 7015963
Kalimantan: TGN: 7000221
Malaysia (nation): TGN: 1000128
Sarawak (state/Maylasia): TGN: 1001952
Process/materials
carving (processes): AAT: 300053149
ironwood: AAT: 300012172
wood (plant material): AAT: 300011914
Historical periods
nineteenth century (dates CE): AAT: 300404513
Individuals
Subject terms
containers (hierarchy name): AAT: 300045611
pig (animals/genus sus): AAT: 300250114
tails (animal components): AAT: 300251800
tusks (animal components): AAT: 300400464
lids (covers): AAT: 300045712
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PROVENANCE
n.d.: Steven G. Alpert, Pacific American Corp., Dallas
1997: Dallas Museum of Art, gift of The Eugene and Margaret McDermott Art Fund, Inc., purchase from above
The main source for this provenance is the object summary dated July 20, 2001, copy in Dallas Museum of Art Collection Records object file.
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- Across Indonesia, pigs and wild boar are an important part of the landscape and of ceremonies and festivals.
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General Description
The body of this sculpture is long and broad like real pigs found in the interior regions of Borneo. Small ears and long tusks distinguish its head, and a flat disc represents a tightly curled tail. Its short stout legs support the body with its rounded belly that scarcely clears the ground.
The hollowed area in the back of the sculpted animal indicates its original function as a container, and the lip and straight cut just above the tail suggest that it once had a lid. Although the container might have held food, such as wild boar meat, it probably served as a storage box for heirlooms.
Excerpt from
- Roslyn Walker, Label text, 2013.
Fun Facts
- Across Indonesia, pigs and wild boar are an important part of the landscape and of ceremonies and festivals.
Archival Resources
Web Resources
Notes
Fun fact comes from acquisition justification, on the Object Summary dated November 24, 1998.
Catalogue essays
Artist/designers
Cultures
Kayan: DMA
Kenyah: DMA
Geography
Borneo (island/Asia): TGN: 7015963
Kalimantan: TGN: 7000221
Malaysia (nation): TGN: 1000128
Sarawak (state/Maylasia): TGN: 1001952
Process/materials
carving (processes): AAT: 300053149
ironwood: AAT: 300012172
wood (plant material): AAT: 300011914
Historical periods
nineteenth century (dates CE): AAT: 300404513
Individuals
Subject terms
containers (hierarchy name): AAT: 300045611
pig (animals/genus sus): AAT: 300250114
tails (animal components): AAT: 300251800
tusks (animal components): AAT: 300400464
lids (covers): AAT: 300045712
RELATED OBJECTS
PROVENANCE
n.d.: Steven G. Alpert, Pacific American Corp., Dallas
1997: Dallas Museum of Art, gift of The Eugene and Margaret McDermott Art Fund, Inc., purchase from above
The main source for this provenance is the object summary dated July 20, 2001, copy in Dallas Museum of Art Collection Records object file.
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