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Description
This is a hand carved and painted wood Carranca figurehead from Brazil. The Carranca is used to ward off evil and protect boats in Brazilian Amazonian tributaries.
Medium
wood
Width
4in
Height
11.75in
Length
4in
Where Made (Country)
Brazil
How Acquired
Donation
When Acquired
Oct 10 2018
Name of Donor
Austin Friends of Folk Art