Albino Alligator Appraisal

Signed Albino Alligator UnoFish Basketball

This item is a unique basketball featuring an 'albino alligator' textured surface in a creamy off-white or light beige color. The ball displays the characteristic pebbled texture of a basketball, but with an overlaid pattern mimicking alligator skin, which is particularly visible in the zoomed-in crops. It features traditional dark brown seams, though some areas show wear or chipping along these seams, exposing a lighter material underneath, suggesting they might be painted or coated rather than solid material. A prominent black marker autograph, appearing to read 'RM' or similar, is present on one of the smooth panels of the basketball. The ball appears to be official size, though specific dimensions are not provided. The overall condition suggests moderate use or handling, with the aforementioned wear on the seams indicating its age or how it has been stored or displayed. Accompanying the basketball is a black drawstring pouch or dust bag, prominently featuring a gold-embroidered logo that reads 'UnoFish' beneath a stylized fish or marine creature icon. This branding suggests the basketball is a product of the 'UnoFish' company, known for its unique or collectible sports merchandise. The combination of the distinctive 'albino alligator' texture, the brand 'UnoFish', and the autograph makes this a highly specialized and potentially collectible piece, bridging sports memorabilia with novelty design. The craftsmanship appears to be of good quality, with the unique texture applied uniformly across the ball's surface.