Proue De Pirogue, Papua New Guinea, Oceania, Primitive Art, Oceanic Art, 63 Cm
A canoe prow in the shape of a crocodile's head, collected in the Iatmul area in Papua New Guinea. Today, the pirogue remains the most common means of locomotion in the Sepik river valley. Most of the pirogues used in the Lower and Middle Sepik regions have a carved prow representing a crocodile, a feared and revered animal. Wood with traces and lack of used. Approx. 63 x 24 cm / 340€ including shipping to Europe.
340 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Width: 24 cm
Height: 63 cm
Reference (ID): 1767260
Availability: In stock
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