Catalog Number |
CAS 2005-0006-0034 | |
Category | Carvings | |
Object Name | Figurine (crocodile) | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
State/Prov./Dist. | ||
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Huon Gulf area | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | 1965 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Shells; Varnish | |
Description | 3-dimensional carving in the form of a crocodile, shown crouching on all four legs with its body fully extended; Eyes are inset with tiger eye shells and entire carving is stained or varnished to darken the wood. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 5.2, Width = 5.5, Length = 53.9 |