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American Folk Art Hand-Carved Rosewood Snake

$800
£600.98
€693.03
CA$1,110.10
A$1,233.57
CHF 646.40
MX$15,127.55
NOK 8,244.51
SEK 7,756.13
DKK 5,172.48
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About the Item

Folk Art hand-carved rosewood snake (ca. 1940s, USA). Attractive two-tone rosewood variations (rich brown tones throughout with two contrasting light patches). Very good, vintage condition with some impressions/scuffs, as shown. H: 0.5" x L: 24.75" x D: 2"
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)Width: 24.75 in (62.87 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good, vintage condition with some impressions/scuffs, as shown.
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000047611stDibs: LU1444241496602

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