"Canoe Prow, Papua New Guinea, Oceania, Primitive Art, Oceanic Art, Marine Object"
Exceptional canoe prow in the shape of a crocodile's head. Today, the canoe remains the most common means of transport in the Sepik River valley. Most of these canoes used in the lower and middle Sepik regions have a sculpted prow representing the head of a crocodile, an animal feared and revered. Hardwood marked by time with traces of use and remains of white paint. Sold mounted on a base. Unique piece. 58 x 36 cm / €1500 base and shipping costs included. 
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