Snake Collection (#100)

WW2 poster, cut this out of working hours (petty jealousies, bickering), remember its the enemy you re fighting! Design by Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s

Advert for Mayflowa crocodile, ostrich and lizard shoes 1926
Complete range of Mayflowa women reptile shoes. Available from The House of Abbott, in Regents and Oxford Street, London. 1926

Two snake charmers, India. Date: circa 1890s

Snake charmer, North Africa. Date: circa 1870

Wat Chedi Luang temple, Chiang Mai, Thailand Date: December 2012

Street sign and snake in Prague
Street sign name plate and snake decoration in Liliova in Stare Mesto, Old Town, Prague, Czech Republic Date: 2012

Advert for Dolcis shoes 1944
Brighter Outlook. This excusive hand fashioned Dolcis model, made up in soft suede, is brightened with real water-snake and delights you in every step. 1944

Magondi music used by snake charmers
A magondi, an Indian musical wind instrument similar to a bagpipe, made from the outer coating of a gourd. Shown here in use by snake charmers

Roshanara (Olive Craddock), Indian dancer
Mlle Roshanara (real name Olive Craddock, 1894-1926), Indian dancer in a graceful pose, with snake-like arms. She learned to dance as a child in India

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

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

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

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

Drawing Decorated Coat Arms surrounded Books
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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

Panel Ornament Two Nude Boys Standing Legs Satyr
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Spider Web Snake Flowers Duchess Malfi White Devil
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young man sitting right resting head hand snake
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Design Sword Dagger Handle Suicide Cleopatra
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Horizontal Panel Design Young Man Fantastical Creature Interspersed
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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

Horizontal Panel Design Filled Meandering Acanthus Rinceau
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Vase Two Winged Figures Draping Term 17th century
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Jug lid engraved arabesque pattern narrow spout
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Orpheus Eurydice ca 1500-1506 Engraving 5 1 / 16 x 3 7 / 8in
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Disegni Varii di Polifilo Zancarli 1628 Etching
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Horizontal Panel Design Man Snake Female Fantastical Creatures Interspersed
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Design Knife Handles Temptation Adam Eve Memento Mori Scene
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Landscape rushing stream couple bank frightened
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Pheasant Caught Snake Meiji period 1868-1912
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Pheasant Snake Edo period 1615-1868 18th-19th century
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Bull Snake (Pituophus catenifer sayi) crawling from verbena wildflowers, west Texas

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

Indigo Snake (Drymarchon corais) drinking at south Texas pond

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.