Cool Old Green Striped Snake antique tea caddy the piece is in very

the piece is in very good condition

) as sorts of protective spirits

displayed on the book shelf--or

It was made from a fairly thick slab of clay

(I like to picture it on the lapel of a white suit worn by our first woman president:)

Cool Old Green Striped Snake antique tea caddy the piece is in veryThis snake looks almost as if it is made of wood, but I think that it is old rubber a bit pliable, but fairly stiff. I think it's just fantastic, with these green painted stripes, inset beaded eyes, and tiny little red tongue. I have no idea of its origins, and found it at a flea market, but really could not love it more. It's surface shows some age, which just makes it all the better. 9" long x 2 1 2" wide x 3 8 thick.