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American Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Spindly Snake Sculpture

$2,400
£1,830.55
€2,084.56
CA$3,372.73
A$3,678.44
CHF 1,948.59
MX$44,099.25
NOK 24,816.36
SEK 22,692.72
DKK 15,573.69

About the Item

Hand-carved wooden spindly stick in the form of snake (ca. late 19th Century, USA). Sinuous body with hand carved scale and facial details with metal nails as eyes. Impressive, long piece measuring 39" L x 7" D x 2.5" H Very good, vintage condition with rich, natural patina present; no losses.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Width: 39 in (99.06 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good, vintage condition with rich, natural patina present; no losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000047601stDibs: LU1444241496912

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