{"product_id":"louisiana-alligator-head-key-mount-scutes","title":"Authentic Louisiana Alligator Head Key Mount with Scutes | Handcrafted Wall Deco","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBring a little piece of the Louisiana bayou home.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Louisiana, this striking wall-mounted key holder combines a genuine preserved alligator profile with rustic woodworking and natural alligator scutes to create a functional piece of bayou art that's unmistakably unusual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur custom piece features a genuine preserved alligator half-head mounted in profile on a \u003cstrong\u003eblack wooden shelf-style backing\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied by a \u003cstrong\u003etrio of genuine alligator scutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. The profile-cut design allows the alligator head to sit close to the wall while still providing the dramatic appearance and natural texture of an authentic specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunctional hooks turn the piece into more than a display: use it for keys, lightweight accessories, or simply let the alligator stand guard over your curiosity collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maker is a Louisiana family business with roots in the local alligator industry dating to 1970. Their pieces are handcrafted in Louisiana using genuine alligator material, with the natural variations of each specimen intentionally retained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Louisiana alligator half-head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall profile mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 5–8 inches according to the maker's size range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine alligator scute trio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack wooden shelf-style mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctional wall-mounted key holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Louisiana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to hang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind natural characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause genuine animal material and natural wood are used, variations in size, shape, coloration, texture and markings are expected and are part of the character of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Our Specimens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard does not hunt, trap, harvest, or personally collect the animal specimens offered in our shop. Our specimens and animal-derived pieces are legally purchased from independent makers, suppliers, collectors, and other commercial sources. When sourcing, origin, or preparation information is provided to us, we share it whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eExplore the Story Behind Louisiana Alligator Curiosities\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese unusual pieces are more than curiosities—they’re part of a much larger Louisiana story. The \u003cstrong\u003eMrs. Bones Research Library\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the American alligator’s remarkable conservation recovery, Louisiana’s regulated harvest and farming programs, the use of natural specimens, and the history and material culture surrounding the Louisiana alligator trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mrsbonescuriocupboard.com\/blogs\/mrs-bones-research-library\/louisiana-alligator-curiosities-conservation-history\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eLouisiana Alligator Curiosities | Mrs. Bones Research Library\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard","offers":[{"title":"Black Shelf and Scute Trio","offer_id":44133218779210,"sku":"MB-09022026-003","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/6942\/8042\/files\/fbd1cbeba94b10c9be25e1874a6d4814af27c4639818cc21d7f3d4e46c336e23.jpg?v=1787952460","url":"https:\/\/mrsbonescuriocupboard.com\/products\/louisiana-alligator-head-key-mount-scutes","provider":"Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}