Catalog Number
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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 | |