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| Management number | 53225360 | Release Date | 2026/02/03 | List Price | $19.50 | Model Number | 53225360 | ||
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This is a striking vintage hand-carved African wooden alligator sculpture, measuring approximately 25inches in length. Expertly crafted from a dense, dark hardwood typical of African woodcarving traditions, the piece features a sleek elongated body, deeply carved scale pattern, and expressive facial detail, including stylized teeth and snout.
The craftsmanship reflects traditional African folk-carving styles, with careful attention to surface texture and proportion. The body exhibits distinctive textural ridge carving along the back and tail, emphasizing the alligators natural armor. Four carved legs and a long tapering tail complete the creatures dynamic, fluid silhouette.
This sculpture likely originates from an East or West African carving region known for hardwood art, such as Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, or Nigeria, and was probably produced for the artisan craft and export market mid-20th century or later.
Valued at $75 to $150 range
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Other |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | None |
| Condition | Good |
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