Folk Art Snake

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...

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...

This is a large West African iron currency item in the form of two entwined snakes, a very rare form of this type of currency. It is from the Lobi people that were in what is now Gha...

It could lend itself to holding hats but is best as a piece of sculptural Folk Art. Height on base 28 inches.

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 ...

Weight: 8 kg The Snaked Altar, situated atop a marble column at the entrance square of the Ancient City of Asclepion, holds the distinction of being recognized as the earliest symbol...

Weight: 8 kg The Snaked Altar, situated atop a marble column at the entrance square of the Ancient City of Asclepion, holds the distinction of being recognized as the earliest symbol...

Family photos and memorabilia have been fertile inspiration for his art. While some works are rooted in a folk art tradition, others reveal the reflections of an observant 21st centu...

Great folk art plaque carving of a snake entwined rod facing the sun.

Spectacular sculptural planter made in two parts. The base in the form of a tree trunk has a relief carved snake, a bird, and a plant. Sitting on it is a square architecturally forme...

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

Wonderful pair of antique Folk Art snake andirons with inset glass eyes. They were blacksmith made of hand-hammered wrought iron.

Wonderful pair of antique Folk Art snake andirons with inset glass eyes. They were blacksmith made of hand-hammered wrought iron.

Originally functional as a directional ornament for a rooftop or barn, this sculptural form now reads as a striking piece of American folk art. Weathervanes of this style were common...

Charming Primitive / Folk Art snake carved from a dense, hollow tree branch.

A pictorial weaving woven of native hand-spun wool in natural fleece colors of ivory, gray, camel and brown/black with aniline dyed red. Stepped designs with snake and foliate forms....

A odd little oval wooden games board, possibly cribbage related or marble. The board has an anchor with initials carved into it, thus giving us the impression it was a sailors person...

Early 20th century Snake Man Mask We share what we love, and we love this early 20th century hand crafted Dan mask. Made from snakeskin, shells, wood, canvas, copper, metal, and bra...

Pair of vintage hand-painted wood zoo signs for reptile exhibit. From Benson's Wild Animal Farm in Hudson, New Hampshire. The farm was called the "Strangest Farm on Earth" and opened...

A fabulous, very hard to find African leather skin folk art portfolio in gorgeous condition. Dimensions: Depth: 1in Height: 13.5in Width: 10in.

This "truly" charming painted large size Carnival sideshow advertisement for the talented " Senora Juanita the Snake Charmer," is a colorful tribute to 1930s midway art. Painted on a...

A chic and sinister Mata Ortiz ceramic pot with the most wonderful coiled snake effigy surrounding the lip and a beautiful burnished finish.

Trade sign to hang on wall

Hand Painted Wooden African Mask & Snake Dimensions on the snake are as follows 25'' long by 6.25'' tall roughly 1.5'' thick

a very rare so called "shop snake" from a german general store. these snakes have been hanged above the counter in general and village stores in the 19th century, and have been used ...

Early 19th century apothecary snake trade sign, although full bodied solid wrought iron, this example creates a wonderful bold Silhouette as required by such early signs. Original wr...

The double headed snake is the symbol of the Bamum Kingdom. Initialy the King was the only person to wear the belt made of a rafia woven strip covered with cloth and beads. After the...

A large gilded bronze sculpture of the enchanted snake and the fox . An Italian fairy tale by Giambattista Basile . A unique piece beautifully executed on a very heavy gilded bronze...

Beautiful pair of Majolica vase lamps with snake handles with frog, lizard, snail, butterfly and leaf decorations. The polychrome high relief detailing of the fauna and flora is of g...

Offered by Scott McCue Baga wood offering bowl. Tribal altar piece with head and snake, Africa, Guinea Shallow bowl sitting on naturalistic human head with darkened hair, open mouth...

Early 20th century tribal iron ritual snake object, Lobi or Gan, Burkina Faso This especially expressive ritual snake object was likely placed on a home altar, or possibly used in...

Backgammon game board covered in whip snake with hand-stitched leather board, matching cup and original game pieces by Karl Springer, American 1970s.  

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....

Contemporary abstract painting by local Houston artist Matt Messinger. Currently featured in the show "Septet" at Reeves Art + Design in Houston, TX. Signed, titled, and dated on rev...

Contemporary abstract snake inspired painting by local Houston artist Matt Messinger. Currently featured in the show "Septet" at Reeves Art + Design in Houston, TX. Signed, titled, a...

A handmade sculpture of of a snake, handmade of forged iron by a Viennese metalworker in the 1920s. Height: 5", width 7".

A metal sculpture depicting a coiled snake. Signed SW. Original oxidized finish.

Great image of snakes. I have listed several loose natural history prints in the same series. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice...

A unique mat-black etched vase with a snake motif. This beautiful vessel is hand-crafted and decorated around the body with textured snakes around the side. It has a marvelous textur...

Antique bronze hand bell topped with the Mexican coat of arms, based on the Aztec symbol for Tenochtitlan (now Mexico City), the center of the Aztec empire. It recalls the legend of ...

A Scandinavian or Russian Folk Art fretwork and carved snake chandelier, Circa 1890s.

A Swedish carved wood and painted stick in the form of a snake, Circa 1900, Original paint. Two holes with a leather strap, often hung above a food cupboard to protect the food from...

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...

This Felipe Archuleta-style folk art snake is comprised of bottlecaps, a carved wood head and rattle, wire and adhesive.

Hand-carved and painted folk art snake (ca. 1970s, USA). Attractive color combination of light green with red spots.

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...

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...

Lot of five late 20th century native Southwestern folk art hand painted gourds. Variety of colors and pattern motifs including a snake and a Pueblo Bird.

A very special, extremely rare large Australian Aboriginal art bark painting by renowned Kunwinjku (Gunwinggu) artist Curly Bardkadubbu (sometimes referred to as Curly Bargudubu/Ba...

Anglo Raj handcrafted toy, Folk Art, circa 1950s. Handmade in India.  

A Snake Plate by Robert Picault Vallauris France 1960s. We thnik that the artist had fun : Front with the snake and behind with his signature. Report : A chip behind the plate ( Pl...

A wonderfully mounted group of three tribal triple headed snake form iron currency pieces, Lobi People, Burkina Faso, late 20th century, circa 1970s. Each snake featuring a tripar...

Mid-20th century turquoise snake-Eye cuff bracelet by a Zuni Jeweler. A nice vintage Zuni snake-eye turquoise cuff with 60 stones; it bears no markings or signatures. The interior...

I'm so excited to tell you about this wonderful Native Art piece! You could get your hands on a truly one-of-a-kind piece—a Ritual Mask of the Yoruba Gelede Ijebu Two Snakes Mighty M...

Beautiful small traditionally created blackware vase/vessel with snake ("Ananyu") pattern by Fidel (Native American, 1936 - 2018) and Tonita Naranjo (Native American, 1940-2007), cir...

Very detailed moose antler carving from Indonesia of a skull and coiled snake. This is a one of a kind object. Moose antler was source in the North America and then sent to Asia for ...

CARVED FOLK ART CANE WITH WHIMSICAL FIGURAL MOTIFS Probably early 20th century 34 3/4" L Carved from a single length of hardwood, this highly expressive folk art cane is conceived ...

Edgar Brandt Serpent art deco. in wrought iron. Remarkable work of hammering of the wrought iron for this decorative snake dating from the years 1925. Stamped at the end of the tail...

CARVED FOLK ART MASONIC WALKING STICK Stained, ebonized and polychromed hardwood With bas-relief symbolism along the length of the shaft Circa late 19th century 36" in total length...

CARVED FOLK ART WALKING STICK OF SKELETONS AND OCTOPUS Probably circa late 19th / early 20th century 37 7/8" L x 1 1/4" W (handle) ref. 511FQH29P Carved in low relief along the le...

This Folk Art cane or walking stick is completely unmarked, but presumed to have been made in the United States in circa 1920 in the Folk Art style. The handle of the cane is a lacqu...

An early 20th century hand carved wood men's cane. The cane features beautiful hand carving of flowers painted in multiple colors. The name of what it seems to be the original owner ...

Early 20th century walking cane We are proud to offer a highly unusual walking cane made from aged bamboo. This unique and artistic object has naturally taken the form of a bird. ...

Folk art walking stick: carved stag horn handle, depicting a man head with a snake and beard. Silver ring. Ebony wood shaft. Metal ferrule. Austria circa 1880.