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Oceanic Ramu River Sepik Papua Crocodile headrest Tribal Art Interior Design

$759
£550
€653.02
CA$1,046.85
A$1,052.98
CHF 613.54
MX$12,829.06
NOK 7,056.16
SEK 7,238.20
DKK 4,880.89

About the Item

A superbly executed carved and painted Crocodile Headrest from the Sepik region of Papua new Guinea The crocodile image finely carved in linear form with serrated tail with the cane Legs, the crocodile is revered and is a important part of the mythology of the Sepik region and features heavily in Sepik art . period : EARLY 20th century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.73 in (12 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6460243024832

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