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Mid 20thc Congo Hand-carved Ebony Wood Crocodile
Mid 20thc Congo Hand-carved Ebony Wood Crocodile
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Mid 20th Century, hand-carved African Congo ebony wood, in the form of a crocodile with mother of pearl eyes. 12" L X 2" W X 5/8" H.
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Mid 20thc Congo Hand-carved Ebony Wood Crocodile

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