Fabulous Old Carved and Hinged Painted Crocodile Head, with Teeth! Phyllis myrick Made in the USA

Made in the USA

and two other plates I am listing separately

with the deco aspect amplified by the fact that it angles back a bit

is a whirligig with arms eager to swing 360 degrees if you or the wind give them a push

which included many fine things

Fabulous Old Carved and Hinged Painted Crocodile Head, with Teeth! Phyllis myrick Made in the USAI've had one other carved and hinged folk art crocodile head along the lines of this one, with jaws opening to reveal carved teeth inside its red painted mouth. That one was part of a very old Punch and Judy puppet set; whether that's the case with this one, found in Pennsylvania, I'm not sure. Whatever the case, quite a fabulous thing I think, expressively painted, and a lot of fun. I might 10 1 4" x 1 7 8" x 2 (3 3 8" tall with jaws open). There is