{"product_id":"vintage-articulated-wooden-snakes-pair","title":"Vintage Articulated Wooden Snakes – Pair of Jointed Folk Art Sculptures","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully unusual \u003cstrong\u003epair of vintage articulated wooden snakes\u003c\/strong\u003e, each measuring approximately 46 cm \/ 18.1 in long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach snake is constructed from numerous individually connected wooden segments, allowing the body to bend, curve and “slither” into different positions. Their articulated construction gives the pieces an almost lifelike movement and makes them particularly striking decorative objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe snakes feature carved wooden heads with expressive open mouths, red-painted details and long tapering tails. Their dark brown bodies are decorated with warm brown and ochre geometric patterns, giving them a distinctive folk-art character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pair comes from \u003cstrong\u003eEstonia\u003c\/strong\u003e and is believed to date from the \u003cstrong\u003eSoviet era\u003c\/strong\u003e. The exact maker, place of manufacture and production date are unknown, so the pieces are offered as unattributed vintage wooden folk-art objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of 2 articulated wooden snakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: approx. 46 cm \/ 18.1 in each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple connected wooden segments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible articulated \/ jointed construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved and painted wooden heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen mouths with red-painted interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed-painted eye details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark brown, brown and ochre geometric decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong tapering tails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcquired in Estonia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker unknown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact country of manufacture unknown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelieved to date from the Soviet era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold together as a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood vintage pre-owned condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge-related wear is visible throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint loss, rubbing, and surface wear are present, particularly around the heads and mouths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor scratches, marks, and handmade irregularities are visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe articulated bodies remain flexible and can be arranged in different positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull of character and movement, these unusual wooden snakes would make a fascinating addition to a collection of \u003cstrong\u003evintage folk art, wooden toys, kinetic objects, curiosities, or Eastern European decorative art\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey also make distinctive display pieces, with their long articulated bodies allowing them to be arranged in a variety of shapes and positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold as a pair of two wooden snakes shown in the photographs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd this unusual pair of articulated folk-art snakes to your collection!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageToMemo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54592895746394,"sku":"E25-et+sho","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/9083\/5290\/files\/IMG_6394.jpg?v=1786900705","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagetomemo.com\/products\/vintage-articulated-wooden-snakes-pair","provider":"VintageToMemo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}