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Vintage Folk Art Hand-Carved Wood and Bottlecap Snake on Octagonal Base
$1,600
£1,220.72
€1,395.97
CA$2,254.74
A$2,458.55
CHF 1,304.73
MX$29,723.12
NOK 16,512.31
SEK 15,135.83
DKK 10,426.45
About the Item
Folk art snake made from naturally aged/rusted bottle caps stacked and strung on wire to mimic the reptile's sinuous form (ca. 1920s/30s, USA).
Features hand-carved/painted wooden head and rattle details with a protruding metal tongue.
Snake has been coiled and mounted to a painted green octagonal base, so uncoiled dimensions are not provided.
Mounted specs are: H: 6" x L: 12" x D: 12"
Wear present consistent with age (patina and rust to bottle caps and scuffs/paint losses to wooden elements).
- Dimensions:Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:ca. 1930s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Wear present consistent with age (patina and rust to bottlecaps and scuffs/paint losses to wooden elements).
- Seller Location:Brooklyn, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: SKU000048381stDibs: LU1444242323842
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