Alligator
Maker
Leroy Archuleta
(1949-2002)
Date1994
Place madeTesuque, New Mexico, United States, North America
MediumWood, paint, glass (marbles)
Dimensions17 1/2 x 34 x 93 in. (44.45 x 86.36 x 236.22 cm)
Classifications(Classification Not Used)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.2412
Object numberA.1995.93.2412
DescriptionLife size carved wood alligator, painted green and showing off his white teeth; tail curves to his proper left; with glass marbles for eyes (green). Color: green, black, red, white. NOTE: Photo with other alligator and watermelon is deceptive. These additional pieces are not part of this object.On View
Not on viewCollections
c. 1800
Torah scroll: Circa 1875; Tik (Case): 1933 (Hebrew Year 5693)
Artist unrecorded