Close-up of genuine alligator foot back scratchers

Genuine Louisiana Alligator Foot Backscratcher – Handcrafted Bayou Oddity

A carefully chosen piece from the cupboard.

$21.00

Ships with care from Pittsburgh ✨

Each item inside Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard is selected with intention—never ordinary, never without a story.

Some are handcrafted. Some are discovered. All are chosen to bring a little intrigue, beauty, or curiosity into your world.

A Little Help From the Bayou

Got an itch you can't reach? Apparently Louisiana has an alligator for that.

This wonderfully weird backscratcher is handcrafted in Louisiana using a genuine preserved alligator foot, securely mounted to a sturdy wooden handle. The natural claws create a surprisingly practical backscratcher while turning an everyday object into something considerably more interesting.

Part functional novelty, part natural-history curiosity and entirely appropriate for Mrs. Bones, it's perfect for oddity collectors, curiosity cabinets, Bayou Gothic décor, unusual gifts—or anyone who has ever thought, You know what this backscratcher needs? An alligator.

Genuine Natural Alligator Foot

Each backscratcher incorporates a real preserved alligator foot. Because genuine natural material is used, every piece will vary somewhat in:

Foot and claw size
Scale pattern and texture
Natural coloration
Shape and appearance

Those variations are expected and mean every backscratcher is genuinely one of a kind.

Handcrafted in Louisiana

Handcrafted in Cut Off, Louisiana, the preserved alligator foot is securely attached to a wooden handle to create a functional piece of Louisiana folk craft with unmistakable Bayou character.

Louisiana Alligator Management & Conservation

Louisiana alligators are part of a carefully regulated conservation, farming, and harvest program administered by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). Alligators used in the commercial industry are subject to identification, tagging, harvest, and other regulatory requirements designed to document legal harvests and support responsible management of the species.

Louisiana's alligator industry also supports the farmers, processors, craftspeople, and other small businesses whose livelihoods are connected to this longstanding Louisiana tradition. The state's regulated management programs have helped make it possible for a thriving alligator population and a legal commercial industry to coexist.

Want to learn more about how Louisiana manages wild and farm-raised alligators, including conservation, farming, harvests, tagging, and sustainability? Visit the official Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries:

Alligator Management | Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

Responsibly Sourced by Mrs. Bones

Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard does not hunt, trap, harvest, or personally collect the animal specimens sold in our shop. Our specimens are legally purchased from independent makers, suppliers, collectors, and other commercial sources. When sourcing and preparation information is available to us, you'll find it in the individual product listing.

Perfect for gifting, collecting, or keeping something a little unexpected for yourself.

Availability:

Some pieces are one-of-a-kind or limited in quantity. Once they’re gone, they may not return.

✔ Available online
✔ Carefully packed and shipped
✔ From our Pittsburgh-based curio space

From the Cupboard

Every piece you find here has a story behind it.
Some are gathered. Some are created. Some simply find their way here—when they’re meant to.

Nothing is mass-produced to fill shelves. Everything is chosen with intention, meant to feel like a discovery—not just another purchase.

What’s inside the cupboard is always changing. If something catches your eye, it’s worth holding onto—because once it’s gone, it may not return the same way again.

⏳ HOWEVER YOU CHOOSE TO claim it... don’t wait too long.

Not everything here is meant for everyone.

But the right piece has a way of finding the right person.

Curated, Not Mass Made

Each item is chosen for its story, character, and charm—not to fill a shelf. Every piece arrives with intention, never by accident.

Always Changing

The cupboard evolves constantly. What’s here today may be gone tomorrow, so every visit is a little adventure—discover something unexpected each time.