"Crocodile"

 Don't wait. There's only 1 of these available. Medium: One of a Kind Hand Carved Ebony Wood Dimensions:Length: 2.7 feet/32 inches, 81 centimetersHeight: 6 inches, 15 centimeters Region: Kenya, East AfricaApproximate Age: 34 years (1988) Availability: In Stock, Available to Ship Immediately Item Number: SF007Collection: SafariTear Sheet: Available Upon RequestProvenance Report: "Crocodile"Condition: Excellent; Not previously owned; UndamagedSourcing: Fair Trade Certificate of Authenticity Provided York’s Shona Gallery is proud to present “Crocodile.” This crocodile sculpture is made of one piece of luxurious ebony wood. The crocodile is regarded as a sacred animal in parts of Africa. It represents protection and is seen as a spiritual being that wards off evil. In Gambia, for example, the crocodile is stamped on the country’s currency, and a sacred crocodile pool called Kachikaly serves as a prayer-ground for visitors.“Crocodile” was handmade in Kenya in 1988, and one of the few ebo