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

$3,370per set
£2,588.02per set
€2,965.83per set
CA$4,744.13per set
A$5,314.47per set
CHF 2,769.32per set
MX$64,825.58per set
NOK 35,191.76per set
SEK 33,183.32per set
DKK 22,136.17per set

About the Item

A collection of three carved wood crocodile head boat prows from Papua New Guinea. These mid-20th century Papua New Guinean boat prows have been carved out of wood and each feature the head of a crocodile. Each are varying in size, making a handsome looking collection, and are displayed upon a custom black iron Stand. The carvings on the prows are quite detailed down to the teeth and textured skin of the crocodile. Villagers in Papua New Guinea would adorn their canoes with such prows as they traveled the inland rivers, swap lands, lagoons and coastal regions of their territories. Papua New Guinea is a very rugged country with few roads so these canoes were an essential mode of transportation. A collection of these magnificent New Guinea crocodile prows would look amazing adorning a console or occasional table! Dimensions: 33.5 inches wide x 13.25 inches deep x 19.5 inches high 21.75 inches wide x 9.75 inches deep x 9.97 inches high 15.5 inches wide x 8.75 inches deep x 7 inches high.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Width: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Depth: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Wear throughout, consistent with age and use. Please refer to the various additional photos for further condition detail.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Accessory #17001stDibs: LU876411096881

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