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Life size hand-carved wood alligator and carved, assembled figure of a crocodile.
Alligator
Life size hand-carved wood alligator and carved, assembled figure of a crocodile.
Life size hand-carved wood alligator and carved, assembled figure of a crocodile.
Museum of International Folk Art; Gift of the Lloyd E. Cotsen and Neutrogena Corporation Collection. Photographs by Pat Pollard.

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.
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