Alligator

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a bone sculpture titled 'Alligator' by an unknown artist. The sculpture is long and narrow, carved from a single piece of bone. It features a creature with a long snout resembling an alligator's head, open mouth showing rows of sharp teeth, and a textured body with scales carved along its length. The body tapers towards the tail, which has a serrated edge. The sculpture has a beige color with darker spots, likely from age or the material's natural coloration. It is positioned on a dark grey surface with a shadow cast to the right, against a darker grey background that fades to black at the top. The sculpture showcases intricate details, including the texture of the skin and the sharpness of the teeth.