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Snake Collection (#100)

"Exploring the Mystical Serpent: A Journey through Cultures and Symbolism" Embark on a captivating journey into the realm of snakes

Background imageSnake Collection: Advert for Mayflowa reptile women shoes 1926

Advert for Mayflowa reptile women shoes 1926
Mayflowa reptile shoes. A seletion of mid 1920s lizard, leopard, snake, crocodile skins. 1926

Background imageSnake Collection: Indians of Oregon C1860

Indians of Oregon C1860
Native American Indians of Oregon (possibly Snake or Shoshone). Date: circa 1860

Background imageSnake Collection: Patrick as Snake Exterm

Patrick as Snake Exterm
SAINT PATRICK depicted in the act of driving snakes and demons out of Ireland. Date: 390? - 461?

Background imageSnake Collection: John Keast Lord

John Keast Lord
JOHN KEAST LORD Naturalist : worked as vet, studied snake-charming, discovered animal species in the course of travels, built private collection. Date: 1818 - 1872

Background imageSnake Collection: Drawing Decorated Coat Arms surrounded Books

Drawing Decorated Coat Arms surrounded Books
Artokoloro

Background imageSnake Collection: Front, back covers, phamplet relating, story, thieves, National Valley, illustration

Front, back covers, phamplet relating, story, thieves, National Valley, illustration
Front and back covers of a phamplet relating to a story The thieves and the National Valley with illustration of indigenous men and women are being herded by men in military uniforms towards a train

Background imageSnake Collection: Panel Ornament Two Nude Boys Standing Legs Satyr

Panel Ornament Two Nude Boys Standing Legs Satyr
Artokoloro

Background imageSnake Collection: Spider Web Snake Flowers Duchess Malfi White Devil

Spider Web Snake Flowers Duchess Malfi White Devil
Artokoloro

Background imageSnake Collection: young man sitting right resting head hand snake

young man sitting right resting head hand snake
Artokoloro

Background imageSnake Collection: Design Sword Dagger Handle Suicide Cleopatra

Design Sword Dagger Handle Suicide Cleopatra
Artokoloro

Background imageSnake Collection: Horizontal Panel Design Young Man Fantastical Creature Interspersed

Horizontal Panel Design Young Man Fantastical Creature Interspersed
Artokoloro

Background imageSnake Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, cardinal, virtue, Prudence, represented, seated, woman, holding

Drawings Prints, Print, cardinal, virtue, Prudence, represented, seated, woman, holding
Drawings and Prints, Print, The cardinal virtue of Prudence represented by a seated woman holding a snake in her right hand (possibly a modern impression), Artist, Anonymous, ca

Background imageSnake Collection: Horizontal Panel Design Filled Meandering Acanthus Rinceau

Horizontal Panel Design Filled Meandering Acanthus Rinceau
Artokoloro

Background imageSnake Collection: Vase Two Winged Figures Draping Term 17th century

Vase Two Winged Figures Draping Term 17th century
Artokoloro

Background imageSnake Collection: Jug lid engraved arabesque pattern narrow spout

Jug lid engraved arabesque pattern narrow spout
Artokoloro

Background imageSnake Collection: Orpheus Eurydice ca 1500-1506 Engraving 5 1 / 16 x 3 7 / 8in

Orpheus Eurydice ca 1500-1506 Engraving 5 1 / 16 x 3 7 / 8in
Artokoloro

Background imageSnake Collection: Disegni Varii di Polifilo Zancarli 1628 Etching

Disegni Varii di Polifilo Zancarli 1628 Etching
Artokoloro

Background imageSnake Collection: Horizontal Panel Design Man Snake Female Fantastical Creatures Interspersed

Horizontal Panel Design Man Snake Female Fantastical Creatures Interspersed
Artokoloro

Background imageSnake Collection: Design Knife Handles Temptation Adam Eve Memento Mori Scene

Design Knife Handles Temptation Adam Eve Memento Mori Scene
Artokoloro

Background imageSnake Collection: Landscape rushing stream couple bank frightened

Landscape rushing stream couple bank frightened
Artokoloro

Background imageSnake Collection: Pheasant Caught Snake Meiji period 1868-1912

Pheasant Caught Snake Meiji period 1868-1912
Artokoloro

Background imageSnake Collection: Pheasant Snake Edo period 1615-1868 18th-19th century

Pheasant Snake Edo period 1615-1868 18th-19th century
Artokoloro

Background imageSnake Collection: Bull Snake (Pituophus catenifer sayi) crawling from verbena wildflowers, west Texas

Bull Snake (Pituophus catenifer sayi) crawling from verbena wildflowers, west Texas

Background imageSnake Collection: Western Coachwhip (Masticophis flagellum) red colored population in west Texas

Western Coachwhip (Masticophis flagellum) red colored population in west Texas

Background imageSnake Collection: Indigo Snake (Drymarchon corais) drinking at south Texas pond

Indigo Snake (Drymarchon corais) drinking at south Texas pond

Background imageSnake Collection: USA, Texas, Hidalgo County. Bull snake in tree

USA, Texas, Hidalgo County. Bull snake in tree. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imageSnake Collection: USA, Texas, Rio Grande Valley. Western coachwhip snake swims in a small pond. Credit as

USA, Texas, Rio Grande Valley. Western coachwhip snake swims in a small pond. Credit as: Dave Welling / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imageSnake Collection: USA, Texas, Boykin Springs. Close-up of juvenile eastern coachwhip snake coils on a fallen tree

USA, Texas, Boykin Springs. Close-up of juvenile eastern coachwhip snake coils on a fallen tree. Credit as: Dave Welling / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imageSnake Collection: USA, Texas, Hidalgo County. Bull snake head with flicking tongue

USA, Texas, Hidalgo County. Bull snake head with flicking tongue. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imageSnake Collection: Close-up of garter Snake in fall with tongue out. Credit as: Nancy Rotenberg / Jaynes

Close-up of garter Snake in fall with tongue out. Credit as: Nancy Rotenberg / Jaynes
USA, Pennsylvania. Garter snake in autumn with tongue out. Credit as: Nancy Rotenberg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imageSnake Collection: North America, USA, Pennsylvania, Hoot Hollow, Timber Rattlesnake, Crotalis horridus

North America, USA, Pennsylvania, Hoot Hollow, Timber Rattlesnake, Crotalis horridus, coiled and ready to strike. controlled situation

Background imageSnake Collection: USA, North Carolina. Amelanistic corn snake climbing on horseshoe

USA, North Carolina. Amelanistic corn snake climbing on horseshoe. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imageSnake Collection: USA, North Carolina. Ball python in dried grass

USA, North Carolina. Ball python in dried grass. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imageSnake Collection: Florida Pine Snake (Pituophis melanouecus mugitus) CAPTIVE, The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve

Florida Pine Snake (Pituophis melanouecus mugitus) CAPTIVE, The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve
Florida Pine Snake (Pituophis melanouecus mugitus) Captive, The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve, Telfair County. Georgia, USA

Background imageSnake Collection: Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix), CAPTIVE, Northern Georgia, USA

Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix), CAPTIVE, Northern Georgia, USA
Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix), Captive, Northern Georgia, USA

Background imageSnake Collection: Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus) or Water moccasin, Little St Simons Island

Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus) or Water moccasin, Little St Simons Island, Barrier Islands, Georgia, USA

Background imageSnake Collection: USA, Arizona, Madera Canyon. Black-tailed rattlesnake coiled

USA, Arizona, Madera Canyon. Black-tailed rattlesnake coiled
Arizona, Madera Canyon. Black-tailed rattlesnake coiled. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imageSnake Collection: Rainbow Boa (Epicrates cenchria cenchria) Amazon, ECUADOR

Rainbow Boa (Epicrates cenchria cenchria) Amazon, ECUADOR
Rainbow Boa (Epicrates cenchria cenchria) Amazon, Ecuador. Captive juvenile

Background imageSnake Collection: False Coral / Milk Snake (Lampropeltis triangulum micropholis) Andes, ECUADOR

False Coral / Milk Snake (Lampropeltis triangulum micropholis) Andes, ECUADOR
False Coral, Milk Snake (Lampropeltis Triangulum micropholis) Andes, Ecuador. Captive

Background imageSnake Collection: Speckled forest-pitviper (Bothriopsis taeniata)Amazon, ECUADOR. Vivarium ID # 3348

Speckled forest-pitviper (Bothriopsis taeniata)Amazon, ECUADOR. Vivarium ID # 3348
Speckled forest-pit viper (Bothriopsis taeniata) Amazon, Ecuador. Captive

Background imageSnake Collection: Fer-de-Lance (Bothrops atrox) juvenile, Amazon, ECUADOR. Vivarium ID # 3616. Captive

Fer-de-Lance (Bothrops atrox) juvenile, Amazon, ECUADOR. Vivarium ID # 3616. Captive
Fer-de-Lance (Bothrops atrox) juvenile, Amazon, Ecuador. Captive

Background imageSnake Collection: Arboreal Viper (Bothriopsis pulchra) 1000 - 2000m eastern Andes, ECUADOR. Vivarium ID # 3673

Arboreal Viper (Bothriopsis pulchra) 1000 - 2000m eastern Andes, ECUADOR. Vivarium ID # 3673
Andean forest-pitviper(Bothriopsis pulchra) 1000-2000m eastern Andes, Ecuador. Captive

Background imageSnake Collection: Two-striped forest pitviper (Bothrops bilineata smaragdinus) Amazon, ECUADOR. Vivarium ID # 3484

Two-striped forest pitviper (Bothrops bilineata smaragdinus) Amazon, ECUADOR. Vivarium ID # 3484
Two-striped forest pit viper (Bothrops bilineata smaragdinus) Amazon, Ecuador. Captive

Background imageSnake Collection: Eyelash Viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) Coastal ECUADOR. Vivarium ID # 3212. Captive

Eyelash Viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) Coastal ECUADOR. Vivarium ID # 3212. Captive
Captive Eyelash Viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) Coastal Ecuador

Background imageSnake Collection: Emerald Tree Boa Corallus caninus Native to Northern South America Habitat - Arboreal

Emerald Tree Boa Corallus caninus Native to Northern South America Habitat - Arboreal
Emerald Tree Boa, Corallus caninus, Native to Northern South America. Habitat: Arboreal Rainforest

Background imageSnake Collection: East African Green Mamba, Dendroaspis angusticeps, Native to Eastern Africa, Habitat

East African Green Mamba, Dendroaspis angusticeps, Native to Eastern Africa, Habitat
East African Green Mamba, Dendroaspis angusticeps, Native to Eastern Africa. Habitat: Open Woodlands and Scrublands

Background imageSnake Collection: Broad-banded Copperhead, Agkistrodon contortrix laticinctus, Native to Kansas, Oklahoma

Broad-banded Copperhead, Agkistrodon contortrix laticinctus, Native to Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas

Background imageSnake Collection: Jungle Carpet Python, Morelia spilotes variegata, Native to Australia and New Guinea

Jungle Carpet Python, Morelia spilotes variegata, Native to Australia and New Guinea




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"Exploring the Mystical Serpent: A Journey through Cultures and Symbolism" Embark on a captivating journey into the realm of snakes, where ancient beliefs intertwine with modern fascination. From the sacred Wheel of Life in Nepal's Kopan monastery to the mythical Yggdrasil of Norse mythology, these serpents have left an indelible mark across continents. Intriguingly, artist A Gilbert's masterpiece "The Athlete Wrestling with a Python" captures both the physical struggle and metaphorical representation of life's challenges. Just as this artwork portrays, snakes symbolize transformation and rebirth within the wheel of Samsara. Venturing further into Africa, we encounter the formidable Black Mamba snake—its sleek elegance concealing deadly venom. This creature embodies resilience and adaptability amidst harsh environments. Drawing inspiration from Norse legends once again, Yggdrasil emerges as a potent symbol representing interconnectedness between realms. It reminds us that all living beings are intricately linked to one another—a reminder echoed by Novgorod Icon's Last Judgement painting. Delving deeper into symbolism, we find Roman statues depicting Asclepius—the god associated with healing and medicine—holding a serpent-entwined staff known as Caduceus. The Royal/Ball Python also holds significance in its association with royalty and divinity throughout history. As we traverse diverse landscapes, rattlesnake warning signs serve as reminders to respect nature's creatures while appreciating their place in ecosystems worldwide. In Brazil’s lush rainforests resides the mesmerizing Rainbow Boa—an embodiment of vibrant beauty amidst biodiversity hotspots. Even art has been utilized to convey political messages; Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor’s poster "Death to World Imperialism" depicts a coiled snake ready to strike against oppressive forces—an emblematic call for liberation and justice. Through these glimpses into cultures past and present, it becomes evident that snakes have transcended mere reptilian existence.