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Mid-Century Crocodile!
Or perhaps an alligator?
Either way, a beautiful hard-carved wooden sculpture with intricate detail and bone detailing.
19.25" …
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Mid-Century Crocodile!
Or perhaps an alligator?
Either way, a beautiful hard-carved wooden sculpture with intricate detail and bone detailing.
19.25" long by 1.5" wide b y 2.5" tall.
Impressive in its presentation - wood is dense is heavy, dark tone is elegant, and detailing is very well done. No jagged edges or errant cuts...artisan work for sure.
And, its facial expression is even pleasant! If a gator could be smiling and glad to see you, this is the one.
Likely African or Asian - from a truly lovely and well-travelled Virginia estate.
In keeping with Aesop's fable, Fox and Crow's Motto is "Beware of False Flattery!" So, with each listing we offer a true confession about the item...
This is the sort of piece that can turn heads - in a small collection, as a centerpiece on a table or shelf, or on a desk to make a statement. We've had it on a glass top side table in a family room, and every time someone new strolls by they pause and go - "what's that?" And when you pick it up, the hand feel says quality, and the curiosity begins.
It also is a ringer for the classic Lacoste crocodile, which my husband - who still wears those shirts from she 70s/80s childhood - just loves. We've named him Rene, naturally.
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- Dimensions
- 19.25ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 2.5ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bone
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Clean, crisp and great fun! Clean, crisp and great fun! less
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