Evolution in art : as illustrated by the life-histories of designs (1902)
Haddon, Alfred C. (Alfred Cort), 1855-1940 · London : W. Scott ; New York : C. Scribner's · leaf 191
tants of Kupang and Timofhave an unconquerable fear of the killing of crocodiles andpray by dead ones. Even the Malays (Hovas) of Mada-gascar ^re afraid to kill crocodile?, since they wouldrevenge themselves. From Melanesia we will pass to Central America andtake advantage of Mr. W. H. Holmess… … FiG. 91.—Conventional alligator from the *Most colour ware ofChiriqui; after Holmes. ative art of the district. From north to south the crocodileasserts itself in the decorative art of New Guinea; and,although associated with other animals, the alligator pre-dominates among the zoomorphs of the…
Decoration and ornament · Art, Primitive
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