(Internal #EL20-4) Real, genuine American Alligator (Alligator Mississippiensis) SKIN HIDE from the ALLIGATOR used to inlay FRONT BACK of this wooden box purse. The leather has a wonderfully diverse pattern, color and raised texture. ROUND box purse (flat on bottom so it stands by itself) is inlaid with OFF-WHITE BLACK/BROWN GATOR HIDE on both sides applied in 2 pieces in the yin-yang design. Purse Box is light brown stained wood with simple brass clasp closure at top; interior is felt flocked lined; bamboo handle with brass loops makes it 12" tall with handle up. GREAT Functional and highly unusual collectible to use or display! No flaws. Wild gators have been harvested for 200 years, either live from government regulated hunts during the month of September in Louisiana, specific permits issued for rogue gators, or from legal egg collection by Alligator Farms from which gators are raised and a percentage released back to the wild. U.S. shipping only, no exceptions. No international shipping on this sale, laws on the books in other countries for alligator products makes it illegal to ship outside the U.S. Check out my store for OTHER ALLIGATOR STUFF!