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Pirogue wheel in the shape of a crocodile head collected in the Iatmul region. Today, the pirogue remains the most common means of locomotion in the Sépik river valley. Most of the pirogues used in the lower and middle Sépik regions have a carved bow representing the head of a crocodile, a feared and revered animal. Wood with traces of use. Sold without base. Approx. 28 x 12 cm / €90 shipping included.
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