Arnhem Land Crocodile Totem Carving
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The object could be considered important because it is by a famous designer or maker, has been shown at a major exhibition, is of exquisite workmanship, is rare or is a "one-off", was made for an important patron, and so on.
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This item has been included into following indexes:
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Australian Aboriginal artefacts
- figures 24
- pukamani poles 14
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