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Pirogue wheel in the shape of a crocodile head collected in the Iatmul region of Papua New Guinea. Today, the pirogue remains the most common means of locomotion in the Sepik river valley. Most of the pirogues used in the Lower and Middle Sepik regions have a carved bow representing the head of a crocodile, a feared and revered animal. Wood with traces of use. Sold mounted on base. Approx. 54 x 25 x 15 cm / 200€ base and free shipping.
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