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Papua Crocodile

Oceanic Ramu River  Sepik Papua Crocodile headrest Tribal Art Interior Design
Oceanic Ramu River  Sepik Papua Crocodile headrest Tribal Art Interior Design

Oceanic Ramu River Sepik Papua Crocodile headrest Tribal Art Interior Design

Located in London, GB

A superbly executed carved and painted Crocodile Headrest from the Sepik region of Papua new

Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Crocodile Head Boat Prow from Papua New Guinea
Crocodile Head Boat Prow from Papua New Guinea

Crocodile Head Boat Prow from Papua New Guinea

$1,820

H 29 in W 45.5 in D 11.25 in

Crocodile Head Boat Prow from Papua New Guinea

Located in Atlanta, GA

A vintage carved wood crocodile head boat prow from Papua New Guinea. This mid-20th century Papua

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Set of Three Carved Wood Crocodile Head Boat Prows on Stands, Papua New Guinea
Set of Three Carved Wood Crocodile Head Boat Prows on Stands, Papua New Guinea

Set of Three Carved Wood Crocodile Head Boat Prows on Stands, Papua New Guinea

Located in Atlanta, GA

A collection of three carved wood crocodile head boat prows from Papua New Guinea. These mid-20th

Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Carved Wood Catfish Head Boat Prows on Custom Stands--New Guinea
Pair of Carved Wood Catfish Head Boat Prows on Custom Stands--New Guinea

Pair of Carved Wood Catfish Head Boat Prows on Custom Stands--New Guinea

Located in Atlanta, GA

the teeth and textured skin of the crocodile. Villagers in Papua New Guinea would adorn their canoes

Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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Carved Wood Crocodile Head Boat Prow on Stand from Papua New Guinea
Carved Wood Crocodile Head Boat Prow on Stand from Papua New Guinea

Carved Wood Crocodile Head Boat Prow on Stand from Papua New Guinea

Located in Atlanta, GA

A carved wood crocodile head boat prow from Papua New Guinea. This mid-20th century Papua New

Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Pair of Hand-Carved Wood Crocodile Head Boat Prows from Papua New Guinea
Pair of Hand-Carved Wood Crocodile Head Boat Prows from Papua New Guinea

Pair of Hand-Carved Wood Crocodile Head Boat Prows from Papua New Guinea

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of carved wood crocodile head boat prows from Papua New Guinea. This pair of mid-20th

Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Hand Carved Crocodile Wood Boat Prow from a Papua New Guinea Village Canoe
Hand Carved Crocodile Wood Boat Prow from a Papua New Guinea Village Canoe

Hand Carved Crocodile Wood Boat Prow from a Papua New Guinea Village Canoe

Located in Atlanta, GA

A carved wood crocodile head boat prow from Papua New Guinea. This mid-20th century Papua New

Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Hand Carved Crocodile Head Canoe Prow
Antique Hand Carved Crocodile Head Canoe Prow

Antique Hand Carved Crocodile Head Canoe Prow

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H 3.25 in W 19 in D 7.5 in

Antique Hand Carved Crocodile Head Canoe Prow

Located in Forney, TX

A remarkable hand carved wooden crocodile canoe prow figure, collected from the Central Sepik River

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Rare Inlaid Crocodile Head from Papua New Guinea
Rare Inlaid Crocodile Head from Papua New Guinea

Rare Inlaid Crocodile Head from Papua New Guinea

Located in Long Island City, NY

Large Ceremonial Crocodile Head Inlaid with Wood, Shells, and Cowerie Shells

Category

Antique 19th Century Papua New Guinean Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

Wonderful Large Carved Crocodile
Wonderful Large Carved Crocodile

Wonderful Large Carved Crocodile

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H 16 in W 102 in D 21 in

Wonderful Large Carved Crocodile

Located in Washington, DC

Carved crocodile from Papua, New Guinea, probably a "throne" with a carved figure on the tail.

Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Sepik River Crocodile Orators Stool or Side Table Papua New Guinea 1960s
Sepik River Crocodile Orators Stool or Side Table Papua New Guinea 1960s

Sepik River Crocodile Orators Stool or Side Table Papua New Guinea 1960s

Located in Melbourne, AU

A mid 20th Century Sepik River Crocodile stool, hand carved from a single piece of solid timber

Category

Vintage 1960s Papua New Guinean Tribal Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

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Hand Carved Wood Canoe Prow from Papua New Guinea
Hand Carved Wood Canoe Prow from Papua New Guinea

Hand Carved Wood Canoe Prow from Papua New Guinea

$1,820

H 29 in W 45.25 in D 13.5 in

Hand Carved Wood Canoe Prow from Papua New Guinea

Located in Atlanta, GA

A vintage carved wood crocodile head boat prow from Papua New Guinea. This mid-20th century Papua New Guinean boat prow has been carved out of wood and features the head of a crocodi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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Papua Crocodile For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal papua crocodile for your home. Each papua crocodile for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. Your living room may not be complete without a papua crocodile — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each papua crocodile bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Papua Crocodile?

The average selling price for a papua crocodile at 1stDibs is $1,860, while they’re typically $777 on the low end and $24,000 for the highest priced.

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