For far longer than memory records, man has
been fascinated by the serpent. Sometimes
feared, sometimes worshiped, the snake appears
as a major protangonist in all the world's
mythologies. In ancient Mexico, the snake
(especially the desert rattler) was thought to
have magical powers and contacts with the spirit
world. With scales picked out by rough stippling,
this coiled serpent radiates a latent energy, as if
both he and we are aware of his lethal potential.
His wide grin could be interpreted either as a
sign of a benevolence or warning. Centuries have
passed since this image was created, but it
continues to exert a strong hold on our
emotions, touching something very primal and
mysterious. DIAM. 23cm(9IN)
- (PF.1342)
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