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Long Folk Art Articulated Flexible Carved and Hand-Painted Snake Sculpture

$450
£339.96
€389.86
CA$627.89
A$683.34
CHF 362.24
MX$8,221.06
NOK 4,594.31
SEK 4,203.48
DKK 2,912.54

About the Item

Charming folk art carved articulated snake sculpture crafted to mimic realistic snake motion (ca. 1980s, likely South American). Hand-painted body and facial details present. Unusually long size - can be extended to almost 5' long (58"). Uniquely large for hand-made articulated sculptures of this nature. Coiled: H: 1.75" x Diameter: 12.75" Fully stretched: H: 1.75" x L: 58" x D: 1.63" Excellent, vintage condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)Width: 58 in (147.32 cm)Depth: 1.63 in (4.15 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1980s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent, vintage condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000049891stDibs: LU1444246155352

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