Figure
Physical description
Carving of a figure combining human and snake forms. The figure has a neck, upper torso with distended abdomen, and head that are humanoid. The lower portion of the body morphs into a snake with zigzags lightly carved to represent snakeskin, and body tapering to a tail. Wrapped around the humanoid torso is another snake-like creature with tail tip standing on the base, and the head combines with the head of the humanoid figure. The head has round eyes, nostrils and a wide open mouth lined with teeth.
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Materials
Date Made
Before 1974
Date Acquired
12 Apr 2018
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 40 cm x 8 cm x 11 cm
Object Number
3283/28