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Catalog Number

CAS 2005-0006-0034   CAS 2005-0006-0034; Figurine (crocodile)
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