Alligator
| Title | Alligator |
|---|---|
| Date | 1900s 20th century |
| Medium | Elephant ivory |
| Classification | Sculpture |
| Origin | Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, unknown maker Africa |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Alligator, 1900s. Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, unknown maker. Elephant ivory; overall: 68.3 cm (26 7/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of the African Art Sponsors of Karamu House, 1929.373 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Alligator” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1900s. It is executed in elephant ivory and classified as sculpture. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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Recorded origin: Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, unknown maker. Browse more public-domain art from Africa.
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