"Prow Of Dugout Canoe, Papua New Guinea, Oceania, Primitive Art, Oceanic Art, Marine Object"
Old canoe prow from the Murik Lakes area in Papua New Guinea. Sculpture showing a stylized face typical of this region of the mouth of the Sepik River in the upper part, and an attachment evoking a bird's head. Pig or crocodile head also mentioned. Wood ravished by time and use... Historical item with remains of red paint and burnt wood. Prow mounted on base. Perfectly stabilized traces of use. 51 x 24 x 14 cm €490 including base and shipping costs. 
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