Serpentine Snake, Rattlesnake by L. N.

A grass and olive green serpentine rattlesnake with turquoise inlaid eyes carved by and unknown carver with the intials of L. M. There are cross hatch incised lines all over the snake's body and rings incised on the tip of the back end implying the snake is a rattler. Diamonds have been incised all over the snake's body and left smoothly polished with turquoise dots inlaid in the centers. There are also six turquoise dots inlaid around the the rattlesnake's tail. Snakes to the Zuni represent regeneration and rebirth due to their transformative power to shed their skin. Artist: L. N. (signed) Size: 3-1/2 in. long x 1-1/4 in. wide x 3/4 in. tall #60822