Solomon Islands, 1950s/1960s, Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Wooden Sculpture Forming A Crocodile.

Solomon Islands, 1950s/1960s, Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Wooden Sculpture Forming A Crocodile. -photo-3

Solomon Islands, 1950s/1960s, Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Wooden Sculpture Forming A Crocodile. -photo-4

Solomon Islands, 1950s/1960s, Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Wooden Sculpture Forming A Crocodile. -photo-1

Solomon Islands, 1950s/1960s, Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Wooden Sculpture Forming A Crocodile. -photo-5

Solomon Islands, 1950s/1960s, Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Wooden Sculpture Forming A Crocodile. -photo-6

Solomon Islands, 1950s/1960s, Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Wooden Sculpture Forming A Crocodile. -photo-7

Solomon Islands, 1950s/1960s, Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Wooden Sculpture Forming A Crocodile. -photo-8

Object description :

"Solomon Islands, 1950s/1960s, Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Wooden Sculpture Forming A Crocodile. "

Solomon Islands, mid-20th century, superb and very large wooden sculpture inlaid with mother-of-pearl representing a crocodile, symbolizing immortality. It carries a fish in its mouth. The back is decorated with a turtle signifying the wisdom of the war chief. The tail is decorated with a coiled snake to celebrate the appearance of life on earth. This type of sculpture has a strong and refined aesthetic at the same time. Due to its large size and the quality of its attributes, it was intended for a high-ranking family or was found in a common house of the inhabitants of the same village.
Length 80 cm.
Good condition. A certificate of authenticity committing us to the content of this advertisement will be drawn up and given to the purchaser.
We take particular care with our packaging by using optimum protection. The shipment is made with insurance included. Shipping rates: Metropolitan France: 30 euros, European Union countries and Switzerland: 45 euros, Eastern European and Maghreb countries: 95 euros, United States, Australia, Asia and the rest of the world: 135 euros. You can contact us by phone at 0953253741 or 0787869393.

Price: 380 €