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

$1,600
£1,197.15
€1,389.39
CA$2,227.80
A$2,505.78
CHF 1,299.70
MX$30,396.99
NOK 16,479.37
SEK 15,508.01
DKK 10,365.25
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About the Item

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 head and rattle details with a protruding metal tongue. Snake has been coiled and mounted to a painted green octagonal base, so uncoiled dimensions are not provided. Mounted specs are: H: 6" x L: 12" x D: 12" Wear present consistent with age (patina and rust to bottle caps and scuffs/paint losses to wooden elements).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Wear present consistent with age (patina and rust to bottlecaps and scuffs/paint losses to wooden elements).
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000048381stDibs: LU1444242323842

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