Rare Admiralty Islands Canoe Prow

348. A very rare canoe prow in the form of a crocodile with a turtle in its mouth. Early 20th century or earlier. items of this age and quality are hard to find and rarely come onto the market.

For a similar prow without the Turtle see “Admiralty islands art from the south seas” page 128 illustration 32.

75cm long 19cm

Manus Island, Admiralty islands.