Wounaan Indian Vintage Snake Tagua Carving-Panama 21042902L

Here is a tagua carving that has been in my inventory for about 25 years. The other day I opened a box of old carvings that I had forgotten about. That happens often around this place.

You see, I look at my inventory as a 401-K. Once in awhile I make a withdrawal and since I am well pass 59 1/2 years-old there is no penalty. So here"s a vintage Snake tagua carving that is wrapped around an autumn-colored leaf. What makes it extra special is how the artist left bits of the outer hull along the body of the snake. It creates a neat design.

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Every tagua carving is a one-of-a-kind treasure.