Crocodile Carving
Traditional Hardwood Crocodile Carving, Nigeria, cira 1970s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Decorative Folk Art hand-carved hardwood crocodile, with lots of details in the carving. Nigeria
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
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Hardwood
Large French Crocodile Sculpture By: Rambaud
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Large French Crocodile Sculpture by François Rambaud.
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Late 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Resin
Large Vintage Turned Christmas Tree, English, Decorative Festive Centrepiece
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
tree form
Dressed to the base with a faux crocodile leather protective cushion
Impressive weight in the
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Harvest Currency, Nigerian
Located in Dallas, TX
like an animal and reminds of a crocodile. One of the end sections is slatted so as to allow the user
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Antique 19th Century Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Jade Statue of a Confucian Sage
Located in Milano, IT
symbolise water. In addition, different animals are depicted: a crocodile, a peacock and a monkey.
The
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Antique Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Wood Folk Art Carving of a Crocodile or Alligator
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great wood Folk Art carving of an alligator or crocodile. It is not signed but appears to date to
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Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Rare 1252 Carat Purple Agate Geode Crocodile Sculpture Carving
Located in Omaha, NE
natural Purple Agate Crocodile sculpture was designed and sculpted to enhance its owners good fortune
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2010s Asian Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Geode
Carved Wood Crocodile Boat Prow
Located in Atlanta, GA
is displayed and supported on a custom black iron Stand. The carvings on this crocodile feature
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
Set of Three Carved Wood Crocodile Head Boat Prows on Stands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of three carved wood crocodile head boat prows from Papua New Guinea. These mid-20th
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Mounted Objects
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Metal, Iron
H 19.5 in W 33.5 in D 13.25 in
19th Century Indian sofa
Located in Delft, NL
Krishna at the top of the backrest. The armrests has carvings of crocodiles. The legs of the chairs are
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Furniture
Materials
Coconut
19th Century Indian armchairs
Located in Delft, NL
has carvings of crocodiles on the armrest. The other with a floral pattern and elephant heads cut out
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Furniture
Materials
Coconut
Hand Carved Wood Papua New Guinea Canoe Prow
Located in Atlanta, GA
is displayed and supported on a custom black iron Stand. The carvings on this crocodile feature
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Exquisite 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Revival Coat Rack Lion Masks
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
breathtaking.
Very rare unusual scene displaying crocodiles with renaissance decorated tails and fruit.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
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H 15.36 in W 54.34 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Carved New Guinean Wood Catfish Head Boat Prows on Custom Black Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
prows are displayed on a custom black iron Stand. The carvings on the prows are quite detailed down to
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
H 8.25 in W 14 in D 6.75 in
Portrait of a Man
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
-taught, his work debuted on New Year's Day 1927 when he placed his animal carvings next to the lions of
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Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
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Benin African Art Tribal Bronze Relief Sculpture Plaque
By People from Benin
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Striking and detailed bronze relief sculpture from Benin, now known as Nigeria, in Africa. This piece was modeled after ancient Benin bronzes, but is from the 20th Century. The intri...
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20th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Benin Bronze Head
Located in Bochum, NRW
Very good cast of a Benin bonze head, probably mid 20th century.
From the Benin Tribe of Africa comes this beautiful bronze head of a woman
A collectors item!
Measure: Height 20 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Beninese Tribal Busts
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Old Antique Lobi Wooden Female Figure Sculpture Produced in Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century Lobi folk tribal art female figure wooden sculpture produced in Burkina Faso, Africa by anonymous designer in the 1940s. In good original condition.
Dimensions: H:...
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Vintage 1940s Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 28.35 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
West African Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" Fertility Figure in Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
From the West African country of Bukina Faso this Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" fertility Figure in carved wood would typically be placed in the ‘thilda’, a shrine or small room withi...
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Benin-Style Bronze Figural Pipe Mouthpiece
Located in Chicago, IL
World-renowned for high-quality lost wax casting, the city of Benin in West Africa has been a leading producer of fine cast brass and bronze sculptures since as early as the 16th cen...
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Antique Late 19th Century Nigerian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Oceanic Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture of a Mother and Child
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic Faces on this hand carved tribal wood sculpture of a mother carrying her child most likely Oceanic but possibly African as well.
This tribal art child's face is so captivat...
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Vintage 1950s Oceanic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Bronze Yoruba Sculpture
Located in Munich, DE
Made by the Yoruba Tribe from Benin it dates back to the 19th century. Created for the royal family.
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Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
African wall sculpture
Located in NANTES, FR
Tall African wooden sculpture, that was probably used originally to prepare food. Its got a great patina and is really warm. Some parts seem to be missing, and the piece has cracks (...
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Decorative African Antelope Sculpture from the Tribal People of Benin
By People from Benin
Located in Miami, FL
Intricately hand-crafted African antelope, Benin tribal sculpture.
Details in hand-hammered bronze on wood small pieces attached with small nails and numerous carvings.
This obj...
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20th Century Beninese Tribal Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
African Tribal Bronze Sculpture, Female Warrior on a Horse
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This large African bronze sculpture features a female rider on a horse. It’s an expressive and brutalist sculpture in full action. The female warrior has a spear at ready and the hor...
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Vintage 1960s Beninese Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"African Elephant Walking, " Spencer Hodge, Safari Wildlife Animals, Realism
Located in New York, NY
Spencer Hodge (British, b. 1943)
African Elephant Walking
Oil on canvas
38 x 50 1/2 inches
Signed lower right
Spencer Hodge attended the Hastings School of Art and the Royal West of...
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Late 20th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Benin ‘Nigeria’ Bronze Figural Offering Depicting Leopards and Tribesmen
By People from Benin
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Benin (Nigeria) bronze figural offering depicting leopards and tribesmen
Offered for sale is a modern-day Benin (Nigeria) bronze figural offering depicting leo...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Wildlife Bronze Patinated Fox Sculpture 'Vixen' by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Vixen' is an original Bronze sculpture with a stunning life like qualities. Being a life-size piece Smith has captured every last detail and given this wonderful sculpture life.
R...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Hindu Nandi Temple Guardian, Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
A monumental Hindu Nandi temple gate-guardian architectural ornament, born in India, dating to the 19th century, hand carved and painted, richly detailed, polychrome decorated, the w...
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Antique 19th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Bullfrog #1 - Signed limited edition wildlife fine art, Contemporary Portrait
By Tim Platt
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bullfrog #1 - Signed limited edition archival pigment print - Edition of 10
Animal photography is about being ready for the split-second moment when it happens. This takes a cert...
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Giclée, Pigment, Archival Pig...
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H 35.04 in W 41.74 in D 0.08 in
Atang Tshikare designed Soil Cabinet Sculpture with Wooden Legs
By Atang Tshikare
Located in Cape Town, WC
Legae is a Tswana word for home. It is based on vernacular architecture using local customs, layering techniques that have passed on from generation to generation. The biomorphic sha...
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2010s South African Post-Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Other
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Late 19th Century Carved Wood and Decorated Crocodile
Located in Hungerford, Berkshire
This late 19th century lifesize carved wood crocodile retains its original decoration. It has a
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
A Large Gilt Bronze Makara Finials, Tibet, Late 17th Early 18th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
A Large Gilt Bronze Makara Finials, The mythical creature with crocodile body elaborately cast with
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Antique Late 17th Century Timorese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Study of crocodile
By Quentin Garel
Located in Brussels, BE
sculptures. Garel first begins with a drawing, then makes a carving in wood. From there he makes the mold to
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
African Art-Bobo Protective Crocodile Fetish
Located in Chicago, IL
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Keywords: Tribal, animal, crocodile, wood, African, carving, religous
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20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Wooden Stool
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of these objects.
This magnificent stool is a masterpiece of Yoruba wood carving. The overall form
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Australian Aboriginal Wood Carving of a Crocodile
Located in Atlanta, GA
Title: Crocodile Carving
Artist: David Ngulwurr Yunipingu
DOB: circa 1966
Medium: Acrylic on
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Early 2000s Australian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
Papuan canoe prow with stand.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stylized crocodile carving from the front of a canoe. Collected from the Middle Sepik River in
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Mounted Crocodile on Board
Located in Norwell, MA
Professionally mounted crocodile skin mounted to a board. Very high-end taxidermy. Quality
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2010s North American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th C Ashanti Stool Rare Carving
Located in Clermont, FL
A Rare collectible - uncommon to find this specific crocodile motif. Carved from a single block of
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Antique Early 19th Century Ghanaian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Crocodile Rock Crystal Carving
Located in New York, NY
Crocodile Rock Crystal Carving:
Very large carving of crocodile in rock crystal quartz
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21st Century and Contemporary Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Moose Antler Carving of Crocodile
Located in New York, NY
Crocodile moose antler carving. Detailed moose antler carving of a lion, from Indonesia. This is a
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Antler
Carved Wood Crocodile Head Boat Prow on Stand from Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A carved wood crocodile head boat prow from Papua New Guinea. This mid-20th century Papua New
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
Pair of Hand-Carved Wood Crocodile Head Boat Prows from Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of carved wood crocodile head boat prows from Papua New Guinea. This pair of mid-20th
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Magnificent Carved Figural Raj Table
Located in Bellport, NY
multiple carvings of crocodiles,monkeys and birds.Unusual fret work around apron.
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Antique 19th Century Indian Center Tables
Magnificent Raj Figural Hand Carved Table
Located in Bellport, NY
center carvings of crocodiles,monkeys,and various birds,all beautifully executed.An unusual decorative
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Antique 19th Century Indian Center Tables
An Exceptional Burmese Sculptural Decorative Table.
Located in Bellport, NY
enhance the carvings and apron beautifully.The center column is lavished with monkeys,crocodiles and birds
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Early 20th Century Burmese Center Tables
Georgian Library Chair
Located in New York, NY
design at end of armrest and reticulated carving on front legs. The chair sits on brass casters and has
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Tropical Art Deco Jungle Scene Carved Panel on Zebra Wood Painting
By A. Rondi
Located in Oakland, CA
Primitivism in modern art may have been the inspiration for this unusual carving. Art Deco design
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Zebra Wood
Vintage Wood Carved Mythical Animal Makara, Thailand, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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This whimsical carving of a Makara comes from northern Thailand, and was probably used as a coconut
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Teak, Paint
Vintage Asprey 12 Place Canteen Sterling Silver Cutlery Dated 1974, 20th C
By Gee & Holmes
Located in London, GB
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1 Fish serving fork (not weighed)
2 Carving knives
2 Carving forks
1 Steel sharpener
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Vintage 1970s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 11.03 in W 18.51 in D 13.78 in
20th Century Tribal Hardwood Dogon Window Panel
By Dogon Tribe Mali
Located in Matosinhos, PT
families.
The representational carvings of ancestors serve to keep spirits at bay and offer protection from
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Vintage 1960s Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Crocodile Panel carving from Toraja House, Sulawesi, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This crocodile is a decorative panel carved from Uru wood. It would have occupied the exterior of a
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 9.85 in W 60.24 in D 14.97 in
Traditional Oaxaca Folk Art Aligator Alebrije Wood Carving
Located in San Carlos, CA
Gorgeous vintage, Copal wood, folk art carving of an alligator or crocodile. These carvings are
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2010s Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
African Massai Wooden Figural Carving Early 20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
trunk base with an integral loop handle to the reverse and with two crocodiles relief carved to the
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20th Century Kenyan Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Hand Carved Black Forest Wooden Articulated Crocodile Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century hand carved Black Forest wooden articulated crocodile figure
We are proud to
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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 2 in W 3 in D 12 in
Hand Carved Balinese Rama and Seta Large Bust Crafted by Lasya, 1998
Located in London, GB
A beautiful, ethereal, competent and highly skilled carving from the Ubud region in Bali. Many of
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1990s Balinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Bronze Chanting Bell Dated 1705
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese flat round hollow metal slit gong in the shape of a crocodile's mouth, that hangs before the
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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Bronze Wishing Bell 1705
Located in South Burlington, VT
crocodile's mouth, that hangs before the worship hall at a Shinto shrine or image hall at a Buddhist temple
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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
North American Moose Antler Carving of a Crocodile
Located in New York, NY
Detailed moose antler carving of an crocodile, from Indonesia. This is a one of a kind object. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures
Materials
Antler
Antique Hand Carved Crocodile Head Canoe Prow
Located in Forney, TX
rendering of a crocodile head, the sculptural carving features textured incised decorated skin, atop a sleek
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Antique Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of Regency Style Arm Chairs in Crocodile Upholstery by Whittemore Sherrill
Located in Toledo, OH
A great pair of Regency style armchairs by Whittemore Sherrill. The chairs feature crocodile
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Late 20th Century Regency Chairs
H 37.5 in W 23.5 in D 25 in
Hand Carved Crocodile Wood Boat Prow from a Papua New Guinea Village Canoe
Located in Atlanta, GA
A carved wood crocodile head boat prow from Papua New Guinea. This mid-20th century Papua New
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
H 18 in W 31.5 in D 9.25 in
Canoe Prow in the Style of Papua New Guinea
Located in Milford, NH
This wooden carving with pigment decoration is a quality example of the type carved from a used
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved Wood Boat Prow on Iron Stand from Papua New Guinea, Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A carved wood crocodile head boat prow from Papua New Guinea. This mid-20th century Papua New
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
H 26 in W 47 in D 12 in
Le défricheur de forêts vierges by Line Vautrin, Gilded Bronze Box, France
By Line Vautrin
Located in Brussels, BE
Gilded bronze box whose cover with significant carvings and pronounced relief represents a clearer
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
H 1.19 in W 3.23 in D 3.94 in
Large Oceanic Papua New Guinea Tribal Prow on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
crocodile motif with elaborate pigmentation which highlights the various carvings throughout the body. This
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
Art Deco French Mercier Frères Set of 6 Chairs Wood, Cognac Colour Leather
Located in Valladolid, ES
. They have been recently reupholstered, with cognac-colored leather imitating crocodile cracking. The
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Vintage 1940s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 32.68 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
Makrana Marble Sculpture of Parvati
Located in Fossano, IT
crocodile and surrounded by attendants in a shine structure, inscribed and dated (1267 Samvat).
Some losses
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Walnut Arm Chair
Located in Fairhope, AL
French walnut arm chair with carving on the legs and the arms. Recently reupholstered with
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
George III Carved Mahogany Pembroke Table Attributed to Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Knutsford, GB
Description: A rare George III “crocodile” and carved mahogany butterfly top pembroke table
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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 27.5 in W 37.5 in D 27.5 in
Italian Rococo Style Painted and Gilt King Size Bed Frame
Located in Macclesfield, GB
with gilding to the mouldings and carvings. Both the footboard and headboard have pierced scrolling
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Gold Leaf
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Crocodile Carving For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic crocodile carving available at 1stDibs. Each crocodile carving for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect crocodile carving — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right crocodile carving, those designed in folk art styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is a Crocodile Carving?
A crocodile carving can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,820, while the lowest priced sells for $774 and the highest can go for as much as $19,800.
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