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Custom Made Jade Snake Collectors Commission
Custom Made Jade Snake Collectors Commission

Custom Made Jade Snake Collectors Commission

$19,500

H 2.19 in W 2.38 in L 4.32 in

Custom Made Jade Snake Collectors Commission

By Michael Kanners

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

This extraordinary jade snake carving can be custom designed into the object of your dreams.

Category

2010s German Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Jade

Bronze Arab boy snake charmer, 19th Century
Bronze Arab boy snake charmer, 19th Century

Bronze Arab boy snake charmer, 19th Century

$6,565

H 21.26 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in

Bronze Arab boy snake charmer, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An enchanting 19th Century French Arab patinated bronzes boy snake charmer, circa 1880. Batch 74

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Folk Art Carved Walking Cane, Snakes and Fish
Folk Art Carved Walking Cane, Snakes and Fish

Folk Art Carved Walking Cane, Snakes and Fish

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Folk Art carved walking cane with hand, 2 snakes and fish. Cane measures 7" wide, 7" deep and 38.25" high.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Collection of Three Lobi Snake Currencies on Stand
Collection of Three Lobi Snake Currencies on Stand

Collection of Three Lobi Snake Currencies on Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

A collection of Burkina Faso currency from the mid-20th century. This assortment of three vintage African ritual iron snakes effigies originate from the Lobi tribe of Burkina Faso. T...

Category

Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

English Terracotta Serpent Planter
English Terracotta Serpent Planter

English Terracotta Serpent Planter

$6,370

H 31 in W 15.5 in D 24 in

English Terracotta Serpent Planter

Located in Dallas, TX

Made from terracotta, it features two serpent snake carvings as handles. A rare and eye-catching addition to your garden, this terracotta planter is a timeless classic.

Category

Antique 18th Century Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Hand-blown Glass Indian Diablo - White & Black Skull & Snake
Hand-blown Glass Indian Diablo - White & Black Skull & Snake

Hand-blown Glass Indian Diablo - White & Black Skull & Snake

By Rural Modern Glass Studio

Located in Mumbai, India, Maharashtra

Indian Diablo, 2024 Grant Garmezy in collaboration with Evan Schauss for Rural Modern Glass Studio using the technique of Hot Glass Sculpting As the first art-glass studio and one-o...

Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Hand-blown Clear Glass Skull & Black Snake with Silver Gilding
Hand-blown Clear Glass Skull & Black Snake with Silver Gilding

Hand-blown Clear Glass Skull & Black Snake with Silver Gilding

By Rural Modern Glass Studio

Located in Mumbai, India, Maharashtra

Skull & Snake, 2024 Grant Garmezy in collaboration with Evan Schauss for Rural Modern Glass Studio using the technique of Hot Glass Sculpting, Silver Gilding on Snake by Prachi Kawad...

Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Ammanii Mix-and-Match Pavé Snake Drop Earrings in Vermeil Gold
Ammanii Mix-and-Match Pavé Snake Drop Earrings in Vermeil Gold

Ammanii Mix-and-Match Pavé Snake Drop Earrings in Vermeil Gold

By Ammanii

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This gorgeous mix-and-match set has a snake carving to represent transformation and a minimal design to reflect tranquility and confidence.

Category

2010s Egyptian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Zircon, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Japanese Boxwood Inro & Netsuke of Rats and Snakes in Basket
Japanese Boxwood Inro & Netsuke of Rats and Snakes in Basket

Japanese Boxwood Inro & Netsuke of Rats and Snakes in Basket

Located in San Diego, CA

A really nice vintage Japanese boxwood inro and netsuke of rats and snakes on a round basket, circa early 1940s. The piece is well carved with wonderful detail and in very good vint...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Monumental African Baga Bansonyi Wood Serpent Snake Sculpture on Stand
Monumental African Baga Bansonyi Wood Serpent Snake Sculpture on Stand

Monumental African Baga Bansonyi Wood Serpent Snake Sculpture on Stand

Located in Studio City, CA

A monumental, very tall, quite engaging African Bansonyi serpent snake sculpture/ headdress/ mask by the Baga people who reside along the coast of Guinea Bissau. The Baga snake s...

Category

Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Carved Polychrome Baga Bansonyi Snake Sculpture Headdress, Guinea 20th Century
Carved Polychrome Baga Bansonyi Snake Sculpture Headdress, Guinea 20th Century

Carved Polychrome Baga Bansonyi Snake Sculpture Headdress, Guinea 20th Century

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This is a Baga protective serpent, known in the literature under various names: Bansonyi, A-mantsho-na-tshol or Inap. In spite of of its aged look this particular carving is made for...

Category

Late 20th Century Guinean Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

African Gabon Late 20th Century Carved Wood Galwa Mask with Encircling Snake
African Gabon Late 20th Century Carved Wood Galwa Mask with Encircling Snake

African Gabon Late 20th Century Carved Wood Galwa Mask with Encircling Snake

Located in Queens, NY

African Gabon Late 20th Century carved wood Galwa mask in tapered ovoid form with overlapping brow, protruding angular nose, geometric eye and mouth holes, 2 side holes plus a styliz...

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20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Vintage Folk Art Hand-Carved Wood and Bottlecap Snake on Octagonal Base
Vintage Folk Art Hand-Carved Wood and Bottlecap Snake on Octagonal Base

Vintage Folk Art Hand-Carved Wood and Bottlecap Snake on Octagonal Base

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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 he...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

American Folk Art Limestone Carving Snake, Shield and Stump
American Folk Art Limestone Carving Snake, Shield and Stump

American Folk Art Limestone Carving Snake, Shield and Stump

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Detailed American Folk Art limestone carving of a rattle snake wrapped around a tree stump and shield or coat of arms, circa 1870.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Kashmiri Mughal Copper Engraved Tea Set, Early 19th Century
Kashmiri Mughal Copper Engraved Tea Set, Early 19th Century

Kashmiri Mughal Copper Engraved Tea Set, Early 19th Century

Located in Islamabad, PK

The body of the pot is adorned with sinuous snake carvings, symbolizing protection and wisdom in Mughal iconography.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

Christina Muff, contemporary Danish artist. Unique stoneware vase with carvings.
Christina Muff, contemporary Danish artist. Unique stoneware vase with carvings.

Christina Muff, contemporary Danish artist. Unique stoneware vase with carvings.

Located in København, Copenhagen

The vase has symbolic carvings of suns, snakes, eyes, fish etc. Dating: 2023 Perfect condition.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Carved Natural Amber Sculpture "Nesting Snakes"  by Lee Downey Bali, Indonesia
Carved Natural Amber Sculpture "Nesting Snakes"  by Lee Downey Bali, Indonesia

Carved Natural Amber Sculpture "Nesting Snakes" by Lee Downey Bali, Indonesia

By Lee Downey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A finely carved natural Aber Specimen group of nesting snakes, featuring a large, very clear amber specimen from Chiapas, Mexico, a carving representing two snakes intertwined around...

Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Other

A River Runs Through It - Western Plein Aire Landscape in Acrylic on Board
A River Runs Through It - Western Plein Aire Landscape in Acrylic on Board

A River Runs Through It - Western Plein Aire Landscape in Acrylic on Board

By Nick White

Located in Soquel, CA

A river runs through a red rock canyon, snaking and carving its way along the canyon floor.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Board

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Hand-Carved Snake and Dagger Whimsey
Hand-Carved Snake and Dagger Whimsey

Hand-Carved Snake and Dagger Whimsey

Unavailable

H 1.75 in W 47.5 in D 1.25 in

Hand-Carved Snake and Dagger Whimsey

Located in Seattle, WA

This is a one of a kind hand-carved snake and dagger whimsey. On one end is a snake with an arrow in its mouth and a ring around the arrow. On the other end is a dagger. A wonderful ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Stone Sculpture of Snake and Frog
Stone Sculpture of Snake and Frog

Stone Sculpture of Snake and Frog

Unavailable

H 11 in W 10.5 in D 4 in

Stone Sculpture of Snake and Frog

Located in New York, NY

Carved in deep relief on stone is an undulating snake approaching a frog. There are smooth carved leaves as well on the textured stone carved by an unknown folk artist.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Forged Iron Snake and Horseshoe Intertwined
Forged Iron Snake and Horseshoe Intertwined

Forged Iron Snake and Horseshoe Intertwined

Unavailable

H 5 in W 5 in D 7 in

Forged Iron Snake and Horseshoe Intertwined

Located in New York, NY

The art of the blacksmith in a nonfunctional sculpture probably made as a gift. After making endless utilitarian pieces of iron work. The unknown creator has formed the iron into a f...

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Carved Sandstone Stool with Frog and Snakes
Carved Sandstone Stool with Frog and Snakes

Carved Sandstone Stool with Frog and Snakes

Unavailable

H 12 in W 15 in D 14 in

Carved Sandstone Stool with Frog and Snakes

Located in New York, NY

Unusual carved sandstone sculpture in the form of a stool with snakes and frog. Unknown artist found in Philadelphia. Earth colored stone with textured surface. Looks good as a sta...

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Rhodochrosite Snake Lizard Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture
Rhodochrosite Snake Lizard Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture

Rhodochrosite Snake Lizard Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture

By Eastern Artisans

Located in Milano, IT

A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you ask more? This collection features first quality Rhodochrosite worked directly in its...

Category

Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Rhodochrosite Snake Frog Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture
Rhodochrosite Snake Frog Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture

Rhodochrosite Snake Frog Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture

By Eastern Artisans

Located in Milano, IT

A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you ask more? This collection features first quality rhodocrosite worked directly in its ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Rhodochrosite Snake Frog Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture
Rhodochrosite Snake Frog Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture

Rhodochrosite Snake Frog Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture

By Eastern Artisans

Located in Milano, IT

A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you ask more? This collection features first quality rhodocrosite worked directly in its ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Rhodochrosite Pink Snake Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture
Rhodochrosite Pink Snake Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture

Rhodochrosite Pink Snake Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture

By Eastern Artisans

Located in Milano, IT

A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you ask more? This collection features first quality rhodocrosite worked directly in its ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Rhodochrosite Snake Lizard Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture
Rhodochrosite Snake Lizard Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture

Rhodochrosite Snake Lizard Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture

By Eastern Artisans

Located in Milano, IT

A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you ask more? This collection features first quality rhodocrosite worked directly in its ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Rhodochrosite Pink Snake Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture
Rhodochrosite Pink Snake Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture

Rhodochrosite Pink Snake Figurine Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture

By Eastern Artisans

Located in Milano, IT

A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you ask more? This collection features first quality rhodocrosite worked directly in its ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Natural Rhodochrosite Pink Snake Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture
Natural Rhodochrosite Pink Snake Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture

Natural Rhodochrosite Pink Snake Carved Animal Artisanal Chinese Sculpture

By Eastern Artisans

Located in Milano, IT

A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you ask more? This collection features first quality rhodocrosite worked directly in its ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Rhodochrosite Snake Gemstone Carved Animal Handmade Chinese Statue Sculpture
Rhodochrosite Snake Gemstone Carved Animal Handmade Chinese Statue Sculpture

Rhodochrosite Snake Gemstone Carved Animal Handmade Chinese Statue Sculpture

By Eastern Artisans

Located in Milano, IT

A natural scene hand carved in a natural precious stone with a mineral quartz base, what can you ask more? This collection features first quality rhodocrosite worked directly in its ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

14-Karat Gold Snake Bracelet with Emerald Eyes and Diamonds
14-Karat Gold Snake Bracelet with Emerald Eyes and Diamonds

14-Karat Gold Snake Bracelet with Emerald Eyes and Diamonds

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautiful vintage 14-karat yellow gold diamond and emerald snake bracelet. This bracelet displays the concept of infinity or wholeness as symbolized by the snake swallowing its tail ...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Natural Wood Antler Form Sculptural Tack Holder with Snake Heads
Natural Wood Antler Form Sculptural Tack Holder with Snake Heads

Natural Wood Antler Form Sculptural Tack Holder with Snake Heads

Located in New York, NY

Unusual wood tack holder for hanging up horse tack in a horse barn. The hanger looks like antler at first glance but is in fact three branches of grey oxidized wood topped with subtl...

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mystic Coffetable with Snake and Saurian Carvings
Mystic Coffetable with Snake and Saurian Carvings

Mystic Coffetable with Snake and Saurian Carvings

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Mystic Coffetable with Snake and Saurian Carvings

Located in Berlin, DE

base craved in symbolic coltish ornaments from later 19th century with a later aged malachite covered plate on top, that let the attraction of the romantic piece of furniture appear ...

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Antique 19th Century German Romantic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Art Deco Emerald Sapphire Antique Snake Ring With 18K Gold Carving Fashion Ring
Art Deco Emerald Sapphire Antique Snake Ring With 18K Gold Carving Fashion Ring

Art Deco Emerald Sapphire Antique Snake Ring With 18K Gold Carving Fashion Ring

Located in Orlando, Florida

Art Deco Emerald Sapphire Antique Snake Ring With 18K Gold Carving Fashion Ring A stunning Snake ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 0.5 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.02 Carat of Sapphir...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Folk Art Rod of Asclepius Carving
Folk Art Rod of Asclepius Carving

Folk Art Rod of Asclepius Carving

Unavailable

H 25.75 in W 11.63 in D 1 in

Folk Art Rod of Asclepius Carving

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

Great folk art plaque carving of a snake entwined rod facing the sun. The Rod of Asclepius is a serpent-entwined rod wielded by the Greek god Asclepius, a deity associated with heal...

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20th Century Folk Art Sculptures

Ominous and Monumental Folk Art Snake Carving, circa 1930's
Ominous and Monumental Folk Art Snake Carving, circa 1930's

Ominous and Monumental Folk Art Snake Carving, circa 1930's

Located in Atlanta, GA

Ominous and Monumental Folk Art Snake Carving, American, circa 1930's. Sculptural root form with a devilish carved face and inset red bakelite eyes.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Genuine Polished Labradorite Hand Carved Snake from India (2 lbs)
Genuine Polished Labradorite Hand Carved Snake from India (2 lbs)

Genuine Polished Labradorite Hand Carved Snake from India (2 lbs)

Located in New York, NY

This snake carving is made from a solid, top quality piece of labradorite from India.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

20th Century Indonesian Paper and Lacquer Snake
20th Century Indonesian Paper and Lacquer Snake

20th Century Indonesian Paper and Lacquer Snake

Located in Wainscott, NY

20th century Indonesian paper and lacquer snake. This unique object was found in Indonesia and used during parades. Mounted for use as a decorative object. Dimensions: 45.5" L x1....

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20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Indonesian Carved Teak Root Naga Snake Sculpture
Indonesian Carved Teak Root Naga Snake Sculpture

Indonesian Carved Teak Root Naga Snake Sculpture

Located in Middleburg, VA

This impressive sculpture is incredibly smooth to the touch due to the teak root, which had a long life underground, where the constant movement of water gave it this fluid feel. The...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Antique Bronze Thai Buddha on Naga Snake from Thailand
Antique Bronze Thai Buddha on Naga Snake from Thailand

Antique Bronze Thai Buddha on Naga Snake from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 23,5 cm high 12,1 cm wide and 8 cm deep Weight: 1.139 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Dhyana mudra Originating from Thailand 19th century Rattanakosin period

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Thai Buddha on Naga Snake from Thailand
Antique Bronze Thai Buddha on Naga Snake from Thailand

Antique Bronze Thai Buddha on Naga Snake from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 46,5 cm high 23,5 cm wide and 18 cm deep Weight: 5.77 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Dhyana mudra Originating from Thailand 19th century - Rattanakosin period.  

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Netsuke in the form of a snake in boxwood with inlaid eyes and signature
Netsuke in the form of a snake in boxwood with inlaid eyes and signature

Netsuke in the form of a snake in boxwood with inlaid eyes and signature

Located in PARIS, FR

Boxwood netsuke of a snake tangled on itself, each scale is carved with precision, and the overall brown patina is intense. Even though snakes are almost always bad omen in Asia, it ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Sideboard by Pier Luigi Colli, Italy, 1950s
Sideboard by Pier Luigi Colli, Italy, 1950s

Sideboard by Pier Luigi Colli, Italy, 1950s

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H 38.98 in W 63 in D 19.69 in

Sideboard by Pier Luigi Colli, Italy, 1950s

By Pier Luigi Colli

Located in Greding, DE

The brass handles are in the shape of a wound snake. Fine animal carvings cover the fronts of the drawers.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Sideboard by Pier Luigi Colli, Italy, 1950s
Sideboard by Pier Luigi Colli, Italy, 1950s

Sideboard by Pier Luigi Colli, Italy, 1950s

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H 38.98 in W 63 in D 19.69 in

Sideboard by Pier Luigi Colli, Italy, 1950s

By Pier Luigi Colli

Located in Greding, DE

The brass handles are in the shape of a wound snake. Fine animal carvings cover the fronts of the drawers.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Antique Jardiniere Plant Stand, Carved Asian Torchere, circa 1880
Antique Jardiniere Plant Stand, Carved Asian Torchere, circa 1880

Antique Jardiniere Plant Stand, Carved Asian Torchere, circa 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A profusely carved stand very well executed Teak with an appropriate ebonised finish Generous, deep dished bowl receptacle Standing upon hoofed feet beneath a nest of mythical ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Torchères

Antique Victorian Vintage Ivory Bovine Whale Bone Walking Swagger Stick Cane
Antique Victorian Vintage Ivory Bovine Whale Bone Walking Swagger Stick Cane

Antique Victorian Vintage Ivory Bovine Whale Bone Walking Swagger Stick Cane

Located in Dublin, Ireland

The hand carved decorative grip modelled as closed fist holding a ball with a carving of a snake outside above a plain tapering shaft, complete with its original metal ferrule Cond...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Sports Equipment and Memora...

Materials

Horn, Ebony

Moose Antler Carving of a Skull and Coiled Snake
Moose Antler Carving of a Skull and Coiled Snake

Moose Antler Carving of a Skull and Coiled Snake

Located in New York, NY

Very detailed moose antler carving from Indonesia of a skull and coiled snake.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Antler

Japanese Old Wood Carving Snake 1860s-1920s / Antique Figurine Wooden Sculpture
Japanese Old Wood Carving Snake 1860s-1920s / Antique Figurine Wooden Sculpture

Japanese Old Wood Carving Snake 1860s-1920s / Antique Figurine Wooden Sculpture

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

An old Japanese wood carving snake. It seems that it is carved into a wooden bump.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

20th Century Indonesian Paper and Lacquer Snake
20th Century Indonesian Paper and Lacquer Snake

20th Century Indonesian Paper and Lacquer Snake

Located in Wainscott, NY

20th Century Indonesian Paper and Lacquer Snake. This unique object was found in Indonesia and used during parades. We've had this mounted for use as a decorative object

Category

20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

American Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Snake
American Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Snake

American Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Snake

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Primitive wooden hand-sculpted snake (circa 1920, USA). The wood grain adds nice texture / detail; the design itself is minimal in nature. Excellent, vintage condition with only mi...

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Vintage 1920s American Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Folk Art Walking Stick with Snake
19th Century English Folk Art Walking Stick with Snake

19th Century English Folk Art Walking Stick with Snake

Located in Chicago, IL

A fabulous 19th century English tapered walking stick, carved of East Indian rosewood, and depicting a hand holding a snake with its body and tail coiling around the stick, and endin...

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Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Folk Art Carved Wood and Bottlecap Snake after Felipe Archuleta
Folk Art Carved Wood and Bottlecap Snake after Felipe Archuleta

Folk Art Carved Wood and Bottlecap Snake after Felipe Archuleta

By Felipe Archuleta

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Felipe Archuleta-style folk art snake is comprised of bottlecaps, a carved wood head and rattle, wire and adhesive. The piece is not painted; the artist employed caps in lime gr...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Japan Fine Antique Snake Zodiac Handmade and Hand-Painted Ceramic Sculpture
Japan Fine Antique Snake Zodiac Handmade and Hand-Painted Ceramic Sculpture

Japan Fine Antique Snake Zodiac Handmade and Hand-Painted Ceramic Sculpture

Located in South Burlington, VT

Mint, Signed and boxed Japan, a fine handmade and hand-painted Snake Zodiac on drum ceramic sculpture- an unusual motif on Japanese ceramics. The ceramic animal has finely detailed...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

American Folk Art Snake and Wood Spirits Walking Stick, Early 20th Century
American Folk Art Snake and Wood Spirits Walking Stick, Early 20th Century

American Folk Art Snake and Wood Spirits Walking Stick, Early 20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

An intriguing early 20th century American folk carved walking stick, mounted as a sculpture. Carved from a single section of gnarled hardwood in the form of a snake with two wood sp...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Hand Carved Wood Memento Mori Skull with Kissing Snake Cane Walking Stick Handle
Hand Carved Wood Memento Mori Skull with Kissing Snake Cane Walking Stick Handle

Hand Carved Wood Memento Mori Skull with Kissing Snake Cane Walking Stick Handle

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic and wonderfully hand carved piece. This smiling, mischievous skull with kissing snake is carved in very fine detail. Would be the crown jewel of any walking stick collect...

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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Queen Hatshepsut Mix-and-Match Drop Earrings with Zircon
Queen Hatshepsut Mix-and-Match Drop Earrings with Zircon

Queen Hatshepsut Mix-and-Match Drop Earrings with Zircon

By Ammanii

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gorgeous mix and match with snake carving to represent transformation and a minimal design to reflect tranquility and confidence.

Category

2010s Egyptian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Zircon, Vermeil

Mix-and-Match Drop Earrings with Zircon by Ammanii
Mix-and-Match Drop Earrings with Zircon by Ammanii

Mix-and-Match Drop Earrings with Zircon by Ammanii

By Ammanii

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gorgeous mix and match with snake carving to represent transformation and a minimal design to reflect tranquility and confidence.

Category

2010s Egyptian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Zircon, Vermeil

Striking Rattle Snake Carved Wood American Folk Art
Striking Rattle Snake Carved Wood American Folk Art

Striking Rattle Snake Carved Wood American Folk Art

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Excellent American Folk Art carved rattle snake. Posed to strike. Great carving detail from the rattlers to the fangs.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Circus Snake Charmers Bench or Chaise Lounge
Antique Circus Snake Charmers Bench or Chaise Lounge

Antique Circus Snake Charmers Bench or Chaise Lounge

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare and remarkable bench or chaise lounge once used in a circus or carnival crafted in pine with dramatic carvings of snakes in a basket in a floral field with a cat head medallion,...

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Benches

Materials

Pine

Sculptured Eagle Snake Chimera Gent Lapis Massive 18 Kt Gold Ring
Sculptured Eagle Snake Chimera Gent Lapis Massive 18 Kt Gold Ring

Sculptured Eagle Snake Chimera Gent Lapis Massive 18 Kt Gold Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Artistry Sculptured An impressive and quite unique Gent ring which is masterfully sculptured from solid 18 Kt gold – mid century age – Retro version of ancient Greek Mythical Beasts ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Greek Revival Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold

Scottish Fob Seal with 15k Smoky Quartz Intaglio of Heron, Snake in Mouth, c1860
Scottish Fob Seal with 15k Smoky Quartz Intaglio of Heron, Snake in Mouth, c1860

Scottish Fob Seal with 15k Smoky Quartz Intaglio of Heron, Snake in Mouth, c1860

Located in Baltimore, MD

The bird symbolizes serenity, which allows for opportunity which in this case, is the opportunity to ensnare a long coiled snake in its beak. Intaglio carving, where the motif is car...

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Antique 1860s Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Quartz, 15k Gold

Gold Bracelet Bohemian Slider 14 Karat
Gold Bracelet Bohemian Slider 14 Karat

Gold Bracelet Bohemian Slider 14 Karat

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H 0.5 in W 0.5 in D 0.38 in Dm 2 in L 6.5 in

Gold Bracelet Bohemian Slider 14 Karat

Located in Berkeley, CA

This stunning slider bracelet is a collection of semi precious stones set in unusual carvings of snake, a dragon and a menagerie of filigree carvings.They all slide on two tandem 14k...

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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Retro Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Pair of 19th Century French Barbotine Hand-Painted Palissy Platters
Pair of 19th Century French Barbotine Hand-Painted Palissy Platters

Pair of 19th Century French Barbotine Hand-Painted Palissy Platters

By Bernard Palissy

Located in Dallas, TX

Each handcrafted ceramic plate is embellished with relief carvings of frogs, snakes and leaves. The rich green, blue and beige plates are in excellent condition with well maintained ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Hardwood Red and Ebonized Carved Figural Two-Panel Screen
19th Century Hardwood Red and Ebonized Carved Figural Two-Panel Screen

19th Century Hardwood Red and Ebonized Carved Figural Two-Panel Screen

Located in Lomita, CA

Hinged together at the center, each double-sided panel is designed in three parts, the upper and lower with relief carving of snakes/dragons and animals, the central panel with figur...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Hardwood

Folk Art Stone Carved Snake Downspout
Folk Art Stone Carved Snake Downspout

Folk Art Stone Carved Snake Downspout

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H 20 in W 12 in D 4 in

Folk Art Stone Carved Snake Downspout

Located in North Beninngton, VT

This Limestone Snake carving was the last section of a rain gutter for a house in Maine.

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Mid-20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Mucalinda Buddha Snake Sandstone Cambodia
Mucalinda Buddha Snake Sandstone Cambodia

Mucalinda Buddha Snake Sandstone Cambodia

Located in Monterey, CA

This impressive 36" tall Buddha is from Cambodia, circa 13th century. Mucalinda, Muchalinda or Mucilinda is the name of a naga, a snake-like being, who protected the Gautama Buddha...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Early Forged Iron Snakes Wall Hanger
Early Forged Iron Snakes Wall Hanger

Early Forged Iron Snakes Wall Hanger

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H 7 in W 7 in D 3 in

Early Forged Iron Snakes Wall Hanger

Located in New York, NY

Sculptural forged iron wall hanger in the form of three snakes. Made by a blacksmith in New York who was skillful in making a utilitarian piece into a work of art. A small snake is c...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Wooden Folk Art Snake, circa 1900
Wooden Folk Art Snake, circa 1900

Wooden Folk Art Snake, circa 1900

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H 14 in W 32 in D 18 in

Wooden Folk Art Snake, circa 1900

Located in Summerland, CA

Fabulous! Realistic American Folk Art. From the early 1900s. All hand made from root. Original paint finish, carved head with forked tongue, carved rattle. Rock is 'as foun...

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Antique Early 1900s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early Art Deco Marble Figure of a Snake Charmer by Guglielmo Pugi Italian C.1910
Early Art Deco Marble Figure of a Snake Charmer by Guglielmo Pugi Italian C.1910

Early Art Deco Marble Figure of a Snake Charmer by Guglielmo Pugi Italian C.1910

By Guglielmo Pugi

Located in London, GB

Magnificent early Art Deco white Marble female figure of a Snake Charmer “Charmeuse de Serpent” By Guglielmo Pugi, The naked snake charmer kneels upon a carved pattern rug, whils...

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Vintage 1910s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Long Joint Stool or Bench in Oak with Celtic Snake Carving
Long Joint Stool or Bench in Oak with Celtic Snake Carving

Long Joint Stool or Bench in Oak with Celtic Snake Carving

Located in Port Chester, NY

A long carved oak footstool, chunky and handsome. Although the piece is English, it is carved with the traditional Celtic motif of a tongued snake. The turned legs add an addition...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Stools

Materials

Oak

18kt Gold Antique Snake Ring with Diamonds and Emerald Eyes
18kt Gold Antique Snake Ring with Diamonds and Emerald Eyes

18kt Gold Antique Snake Ring with Diamonds and Emerald Eyes

Located in Atlanta, GA

This beautiful antique Art Deco 18 karat yellow gold snake ring has beautiful texture, and it's head is mounted with four diamonds, and has two emerald eyes. The Vintage Diamonds are...

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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

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By Örsjö Industri AB

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

An incredible rare black, shiny, soft, silky goat fur jacket from Alexander McQueen's F/W 2000 Eshu collection. It has a standup collar, V neckline, front fur hook closures and is li...

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1990s Italian Coats and Outerwear

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By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

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Early 2000s French Coats and Outerwear

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By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a rare punk-inspired mini backpack designed by Gianni Versace for his Spring/Summer 1994 collection. Multiple variations of this bag were worn in various looks in the seas...

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1990s Italian Backpacks

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vanity Case 279 Grams, Art Deco, 279 Gm Gold, Rare
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Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vanity Case 279 Grams, Art Deco, 279 Gm Gold, Rare

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Boxes and Cases

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18k Gold

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By John Galliano

Located in Berlin, BE

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

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Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

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By Zuhair Murad

Located in Milano, Lombardia

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By Thierry Mugler, Thierry Mugler Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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Exceptional Yves Saint Laurent Beaver Fur Coat c. 1980s

Exceptional Yves Saint Laurent Beaver Fur Coat c. 1980s

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

A Yves Saint Laurent beaver fur coat from the 1980s. The coat is in an oversized style and lined with 'YSL' monogram silk. No closure and hangs loosely. Brand new/unworn Fr 4...

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1980s French Fur Puffer Coats

1990S Valentino Dark Chocolate Brown Silk Taffeta Strapless Gown Runway Sample
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By Valentino

Located in New York, NY

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By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Rare Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Beaded Mini, 1969
Rare Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Beaded Mini, 1969

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By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

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1960s French Mini Dress

Dolce & Gabbana Couture Wood Beaded Jute Fringe Dress with Crystals, SS 2005
Dolce & Gabbana Couture Wood Beaded Jute Fringe Dress with Crystals, SS 2005

Dolce & Gabbana Couture Wood Beaded Jute Fringe Dress with Crystals, SS 2005

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

Dolce & Gabbana couture evening dress, originally made to order. The bodice and halter neck are intricately embellished with wooden beads, forming a lattice pattern. The dress is des...

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Chanel dress Haute Couture
Chanel dress Haute Couture

Chanel dress Haute Couture

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Strap dress made of pink silk muslin crepe. 1981 Spring-Summer Collection. No size nor composition label, it fits a 36FR. Piece sold with a certificate of c...

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1980s French Babydoll Day Dresses

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Snake Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal snake carving for your home. Frequently made of metal, other and stone, every snake carving was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a snake carving, we have 11 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a snake carving — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A snake carving, designed in the folk art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made snake carving has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by LAGU are consistently popular.

How Much is a Snake Carving?

Prices for a snake carving start at $103 and top out at $1,850 with the average selling for $184.