Day 2: Early & Historic Americana
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Lot 71
[COLONIAL AMERICA] Iron Snake, Folk Tradition
Estimate: $250 - $500
Sold for
$650
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
Coiled iron snake, approx. 1 7/8 in. diameter. South Carolina, ca. 18th c.
Although their precise function is not fully understood, examples of these forged “iron snakes” are associated with folk practices in colonial America, particularly in the South. Scholars have suggested they may have served an apotropaic purpose, placed near dwellings to protect against "evil spirits" or misfortune.
[Art, Fine Art, Statue, Sculpture] [Spritiualism, Occult, Magic]
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