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Snakes and Ladders
By Niko Christian
Located in New York, NY
ABOUT THIS ARTIST: Niko (aka c-nik) is a multidisciplinary artist, currently based on a pixel in a city that never sleeps, quietly working to create peace from chaos in surreal arcs ...
Category

2010s Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Antique pincushion, 1700s, Venetian
Located in Monza, IT
motifs. Original fabric and padding. Symbols of "snake and ladder" under the drawer. Good general
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XVI Gueridon

Materials

Wood

Antique pincushion, 1700s, Venetian
Antique pincushion, 1700s, Venetian
H 36.23 in W 14.97 in D 12.21 in
Hermes L'Epopee d'Hermes shawl Cashmere / Silk 140 Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Ciel, Rose Pale and Jaune colorway. Depicts a game of snakes and ladders with the founder, Thierry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Snakes & Letters - repurposed metal, gothic, aluminum figurative wall sculpture
By Dale Dunning
Located in Bloomfield, ON
reminiscent of the experience of playing Snakes and Ladders, after which the sculpture is humorously titled
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and various animals. Here the
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Handmade Persian Flat-Weave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and various animals. Here the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
warps alone, usually in plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Geometric Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and various animals. Here the
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Red Patchwork Style Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and various animals. Here the
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
warps alone, usually in plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Colorful Contemporary Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
is defined by warps alone, usually in plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Colorful Contemporary Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and various animals. Here the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Large Geometric Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
warps alone, usually in plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Handmade Indian Flat-Weave Dhurrie Room Size Carpet in Light Blue
Located in New York, NY
warps alone, usually in plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Geometric Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and various animals. Here the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Colorful Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and various animals. Here the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Large Geometric Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and various animals. Here the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Large Geometric Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and various animals. Here the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
warps alone, usually in plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
warps alone, usually in plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and various animals. Here the
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
warps alone, usually in plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
warps alone, usually in plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
warps alone, usually in plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Flat-Weave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and various animals. Here the
Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tribal Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
warps alone, usually in plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Colorful Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Square Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
warps alone, usually in plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Swedish Inspired Contemporary Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Large Carpet
Located in New York, NY
plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and various animals. Here the
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and various animals. Here the
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and various animals. Here the
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
warps alone, usually in plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Room Size Carpet in White
Located in New York, NY
plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and various animals. Here the
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Red & Black Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and various animals. Here the
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Room Size Carpet in White
Located in New York, NY
warps alone, usually in plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Colorful Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and various animals. Here the
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Accent Rug in Brown, Cream, & Black
Located in New York, NY
plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and various animals. Here the
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Grey Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
is defined by warps alone, usually in plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Small Room Size Carpet in Red Orange
Located in New York, NY
plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and various animals. Here the
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Nomadic Charm
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
-shapes, chevrons, snakes, rectangles, combs, ladders, crosses, cruciforms, and burdock symbols. Its
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

Materials

Wool

Vintage Talsint Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
serrated edges, referred to as comb-ladder symbols, come together to form a concentric lozenge design
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Moroccan Berber Transitional Black Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
smaller, but finely woven ladder, snake, and grain symbols of masculinity, indicating this piece as a
Category

Vintage 1950s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Red Boujad Moroccan Rug
By Boujad Tribe, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
about hospitality. Enclosed with a snake ladder border fit for a male motif fiesta, this vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

Materials

Wool

Vintage Beni M'Guild Moroccan Rug with Retro Postmodern Style
By Beni M'Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
Tribe ladder-comb motif. The stark contrast of vibrant green and charcoal gray lines create a spirited
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Post-Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade European Flat-Weave Kilim Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and various animals. Here the
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Berber Red Beni M'Guild Moroccan Rug with Tribal Style
By Beni M'Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
. It is enclosed with a tribal border displaying fused triangles, X-shapes, and comb-ladder motifs. A
Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Grey Printed Ruched Dress Size S
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
laddering seen on lining at front hem and small pink mark at neckline of this used Roberto Cavalli designer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pierluigi Ghianda for Pomellato – The games box
By Pomellato
Located in Paris, FR
, dominoes, mercante in fiera, game of the goose, ludo, snakes and ladders, and zodiac (plus 3 decks of
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20th Century French Games

Snakes & Ladders: Revelation (天梯·启示录) - ink, acrylic and etching on paper
Located in Richmond, BC
Jia Liu Snakes & Ladders: Revelation (天梯启示录) Edition:1/1 (unique) ink, acrylic and etching on paper
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Etching

Hermes Board Game Leather Padlocks Take on Snakes and Ladders Very Rare New
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic limited edition Hermes Board game with a whimsical take on Snakes and Ladders
Category

2010s French Games

Ossie Clark Snakes and Ladders Print Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Snakes & Ladders" print in white red and blue. The dress has shirring at the shoulders, bust seams, back
Category

1970s British Aesthetic Day Dresses

Jaques of London Chess Set Made for Joaquin Amarro
Located in New Orleans, LA
inventor of such well-loved games as Croquet, Ping Pong, Snakes and Ladders, Ludo, Tiddledy Winks, Happy
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Games

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Indian Flat-Weave Dhurrie Room Size Carpet in Blue and White
Located in New York, NY
warps alone, usually in plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Room Size Carpet in Brown Shades
Located in New York, NY
plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and various animals. Here the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Large Geometric Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and various animals. Here the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and various animals. Here the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Room Size Carpet in White & Grey
Located in New York, NY
plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and various animals. Here the
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
warps alone, usually in plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Rug, Colorful Berber Moroccan Rug with Postmodern Memphis Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
repeating V-shapes composed from lines resembling a comb-ladder design. The tribal symbols of chevron, X
Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Post-Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Monumental 1973 portrait of Kicking Bear famous Sioux Chief
Located in Palm Springs, CA
were glad. He led the way up a great ladder of small clouds, and we followed him up through an opening
Category

Vintage 1970s American Native American Objects

Materials

Canvas

Vintage Berber Moroccan Beni Mrirt Rug with Rustic Modern and Bohemian Style
By Beni Mrirt, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
Boujad Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug. It features lavender and gray colored ladder shaped lines running from
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Snakes And Ladders For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of snakes and ladders is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique snakes and ladders was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and bone. We have 35 antique and vintage snakes and ladders in-stock, while there are 15 modern editions to choose from as well. Snakes and ladders have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of snakes and ladders to choose from, but at 1stDibs, modern, mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern snakes and ladders are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made snakes and ladders over the years, but those made by Berber Tribes of Morocco and Beni M'Guild are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Snakes And Ladders?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,375, while they’re typically $625 on the low end and $188,500 highest priced.

Finding the Right rugs-carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down. 

Questions About Snakes And Ladders
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Dogon ladder is a functional piece of sculpture from Mali, Africa. Dogon ladders are y-shaped ladders with notches and were used by the Dogon to access granaries, rooftops and other higher levels. Browse a selection of vintage Dogon ladders on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    You can choose any folding ladder according to your taste. Always look out for folding ladders that are long-lasting and have wide steps. Inspect the quality of the hinges, whether or not there are anti-skid platforms, and be sure that the height will be good for your particular project or needs. Find antique and vintage folding ladders on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An orchard ladder is a portable, self-supporting ladder used for apple picking and other orchard landscape maintenance tasks. The design features a flared base and a tripod pole to help balance, even on uneven surfaces. Shop a collection of orchard ladders on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Library ladders can also be called elephant ladders or the No. 70 ladder. They are typically made with rungs and not steps, which can be somewhat difficult to climb. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique library ladders from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The ladder in a library is sometimes called a rolling or leaning ladder. However, you will most often see it referred to simply as a library ladder. Shop a variety of library ladders from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are many interpretations of what snake jewelry can symbolize but a few common symbols are wisdom and everlasting love, particularly when the snake is continuous in an ouroboros.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best loft ladder to buy is a matter of preference. While they are best known for their functionality, a well-designed set of vintage, new or antique ladders, as decorative home accents, can also make as much of an impact in your space as any other piece of well cared for furniture. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage loft ladders.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ladder back chairs have a timeless design that was popular in several eras. Early examples date back to the Middle Ages. The wooden chairs became very popular in colonial America and England during the 17th century. Shop a range of antique and vintage ladder back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A snake ring can symbolize eternal love, especially if the snake is depicted as eating its own tail. Another meaning is one of mourning, and of the snake purifying a corpse and its return to Earth. Shop a collection of snake-shaped jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.