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Large old ethnic carving, suitable for wall hanging. Sepik River, Papua New Guinea. Bird or possibly bat with out-stretched wings over figure of a man-woman. Sides are pair of birds morphing into crocodiles with small cowrie shell eyes. Bottom is carving of a bat's head. All nicely detailed with shell eyes on some figures. Grass hair tassels on sides.
Total measurement of 110cm high by 33 cm wide. Very good original condition. Interesting, powerful carving.
Art (paintings, prints, frames)
Ethnic
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