Elegant Carved Wooden Snake, with Pointed Tail, Presumed Oceanic angled with some wear to the

with some wear to the paint and scratches as there should be--perfect

I find this one a great combination of elegant and awkward

Very good condition for its age

and minor bends to the bottom corners

circa 1930s-50s

Elegant Carved Wooden Snake, with Pointed Tail, Presumed Oceanic angled with some wear to theI'm not certain the origins of this snake, but would guess Oceanic, and there is an accession number painted on the underside. I love the spare, elemental form of it, tapering to sharp point of a tail, and with just the right amount of a sway to the belly that its head floats above the ground as if just gliding through space. Beautifully carved, with super smoothness to the surface to the wood. 12" long and in excellent condition. I might guess mid