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Folk Art Alligator by Beatrice Valdez Ximenez
About the Item
The look of her creatures was inspired by children's books, science fiction movies, and television nature programs.
She called her creatures "animales feos" or ugly animals.
- Dimensions:Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 52 in (132.08 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1975
- Condition:very good.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: 1010048677255
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