Canoe prow in shape of a crocodile ·  Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée - Sepik · ID: 3036776

Description

wood, greyish brown patina, small remains of white pigment, elaborate carved, slightly dam., missing parts through insect caused damage and weathering (underside of the snout on the left/upper side on the right and backside), cracks, abrasion of paint;
a dugout canoe was the most important mobility device in the Sepik River area. In mythology the crocodiles encorporate a “gulping monster”, used at initiation rites. It was of decisive importance in religious and ritual contexts, and was the most significant art theme within the whole region. Accordingly it was the preferred motif for prow figures of dugout canoes, which were used for head hunting raids in former times.

L’objet Canoe prow in shape of a crocodile avec l’ID d’objet 3036776 a fait partie de la dernière vente aux enchères 77th tribal art auction dans 28 juin 2014 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 58 a atteint un prix de vente de 850 €.

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