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A specimen of Hemachatus hemachatus snake taxidermy, Italy 1890.
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A taxidermy specimen of the Hemachatus hemachatus (Bonnaterre 1790) snake, a genus of snake in the Elapidae family, commonly known as the cobra. Speimen from Natural History laboratory in attack attitude. The specimen is fixed to a round hammerwood base, supported by three brass bands with cylindrical spacers. Italy, circa 1890.
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- Dimensions:Height: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1890
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Milan, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU917139231602
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