Vintage Folk Art Hand-Carved Wood and Bottlecap Snake on Octagonal Base
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Description
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). -
More Information
Origin: United States Period: 1920-1949 Materials: aluminum, metal, wood Condition: Distressed. Wear present consistent with age (patina and rust to bottlecaps and scuffs/paint losses to wooden elements). Styles / Movements: Folk Art, Traditional Dealer Reference #: SKU00004838 Incollect Reference #: 768770 -
Dimensions
W. 12 in; H. 6 in; D. 12 in; W. 30.48 cm; H. 15.24 cm; D. 30.48 cm;