Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Canoe Prow

Maker Iatmul , Korogo village

Date20th century

Made/manufacturedAsia

MediumWood

Dimensions39 1/2 x 15 1/4 x 8 in. (100.3 x 38.7 x 20.3 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineGift of Dr. Samuel Spring

Object numberS85-SPNG-G204

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DescriptionSolid wood tapered carving of crocodile head with boar snout and teeth. Features are eyes, snout, teeth, ears. Behind head is carved handle shape. On either side of prow is traditional Sepik carved designs. Under one eye - 2 carved symbol - one star shaped, other oval.