Carving

CG911209-8327

From: Borneo

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number CG911209-8327
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Borneo
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood
Description

Wood carving in the shape of a crocodile head, with four large and many small, triangular teeth in the somewhat open jaws. "Eyes" protrude from the truncated body of a reclining human figure. Surface decoration includes carved and painted scales, carved rosettes with 14 points. Hollow at bottom back so could be fitted onto something: bow piece of a model canoe?

Length 30.5 cm
Width 7 cm
Depth 8.2 cm
Other Number 588 - Other Number

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