Oceanic Ramu River Sepik Papua Crocodile headrest

Tribal Art Antiques

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

The  crocodile image finely carved in linear form with serrated tail with the cane Legs, the crocodile is revered and is a important part of the mythology of the Sepik region and features heavily in Sepik art .

period : early /mid 20th century   

38 x 12 cm  15 x 5 inches approx.

$800.00

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