Canoe Prow, Papua New Guinea, Oceania, Primitive Art, Oceanic Art, 102 Cm
A canoe prow shaped like a crocodile’s head, collected in the Iatmul region in Papua New Guinea. To this day, the canoe remains the most common means of transportation in the Sepik River valley. Most of these canoes used in the Lower and Middle Sepik regions have a carved prow depicting a crocodile, an animal both feared and revered. Wood with signs of used. Approx. 102 x 32 x 18 cm / €430, shipping included within Europe.
430 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Solid wood
Width: 32 cm
Height: 102 cm
Depth: 18 cm
Reference (ID): 1846316
Availability: In stock
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