Trio of Vintage Hand-Carved Ivory or Bone Crocodile Sculptures

A set of three matching hand-carved animalian sculptures depicting crocodiles or alligators. Each piece is crafted from a dense, organic material, likely ivory or high-quality animal bone, showing a natural creamy-white to off-white coloration with subtle graining and schreger lines visible on the polished surfaces. The sculptures are curved, following the natural arc of the likely tusk or tooth source material. Each crocodile is rendered with significant detail: the bodies feature rhythmic, incised cross-hatching to represent scales (scutes), while the heads are defined by open maws displaying rows of carved teeth and small, drilled eyes. Notably, the upper portion of each piece near the 'tail' base (used as a handle or decorative transition) features a double-rope or corded pattern carved in relief. The condition appears fair to good for their age, with a visible aged patina and some darkening within the recesses of the carving. One specimen (top) shows a possible minor fracture or seam at the midsection where the carving narrows. There are no immediate visible maker's marks or signatures, which is common for artisanal decorative pieces from the mid-20th century. The craftsmanship is highly consistent across the three items, suggesting they were produced by the same artisan or workshop, likely as export or tourist art from Africa or Southeast Asia.