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Folk Art Bottle Cap Snake

$350
£264.54
€309.43
CA$496.97
A$505.59
CHF 290.52
MX$6,079.78
NOK 3,391.77
SEK 3,412.08
DKK 2,313.15

About the Item

A whimsical and surprisingly decorative Snake constructed of dozens of colorful bottle caps pierced and strung on a length of strong metal wire allowing twists and turns into many condpfigurations. The head and tail in a carved light tone wood. Dimensions: 48” long by 1.5” deep (At Head) by 1” high (Bottle cap). Condition: Please see detail photos. Aging, dents and old weathered rust to the bottle caps in keeping with the Folk Art and Outsider presentation.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Bridgeport, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 61581stDibs: LU1755244742032

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