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Catalog Number |
CAS 2014-0001-0024 | |
| Category | Carvings | |
| Object Name | Carving (crocodile) | |
| Culture | Melanesian | |
| Global Region | Oceania | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. early 1990s | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Wood | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carving from a single piece of wood depicting a crocodile in a crouching position with its body fully extended, its head slightly raised, and its mouth partially open; Figure is only roughly carved, with minimal attempt to depict much detail; Bared teeth and scaly skin texture are carved on one side of figure only; Carving is probably lightly stained. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 6.1, Width = 3.5, Length = 29.0 | |