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an old wooden boat with a wooden handle on a white surfacean old carved wooden box with a crocodile head on it
KÂ- MONDO / KAPANDJI MORHANGE

73 - A ceremonial drum featuring a finely carved crocodile.
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Estimate €500 - €800
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Description
A ceremonial drum featuring a finely carved crocodile. The body of the drum is decorated with sinuous patterns symbolising the scales and the ripples of the Sepik River. Wood with a beautiful, glossy brown patina from use. Iatmul people, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea. Length: 105 cm. Upon specific request, the lot can be transported free of charge to our warehouse in Buc, or to our Paris premises (for small lots). See general terms and conditions of sale.
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About the sale Antique and modern paintings, prints, furniture and works of art from the 16th century to the present day
Auction location
Auction time 08/28/2026 at 2:00 PM
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