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Crocodile Head Canoe Prow with Cowry Eyes
$325.00
A large, old, traditional crocodile canoe prow, beautifully carved and detailed crocodile head with cowry shells inset into raised eyes together with markings to the perimeter.
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A large, old, traditional crocodile canoe prow, beautifully carved and detailed crocodile head with cowry shells inset into raised eyes together with markings to the perimeter.
Deep brown to black patina on this piece gives a great visual impact. The Crocodile Clans/Iatmul people highly revere the crocodile and therefore depict this reptile on most of their carvings in this region.
Length; 47cm / 18.5ins. Palembei Village, Middle Sepik.
Additional information
| Weight | 2.1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 47 × 26 × 11 cm |
| Location | Middle Sepik |
| Material | hardwood |
| Village | Palembei |
