Vintage Jim Jimbo DAVILA Snake Carving Santa Fe Folk Art

Vintage Jim Jimbo DAVILA Snake Carving Santa Fe Folk Art
Vintage Jim Jimbo DAVILA Snake Carving Santa Fe Folk Art
Vintage Jim Jimbo DAVILA Snake Carving Santa Fe Folk Art
Vintage Jim Jimbo DAVILA Snake Carving Santa Fe Folk Art
Vintage Jim Jimbo DAVILA Snake Carving Santa Fe Folk Art
Vintage Jim Jimbo DAVILA Snake Carving Santa Fe Folk Art
Vintage Jim Jimbo DAVILA Snake Carving Santa Fe Folk Art
Vintage Jim Jimbo DAVILA Snake Carving Santa Fe Folk Art
Vintage Jim Jimbo DAVILA Snake Carving Santa Fe Folk Art
Vintage Jim Jimbo DAVILA Snake Carving Santa Fe Folk Art

Vintage Jim Jimbo DAVILA Snake Carving Santa Fe Folk Art
This wonderful folk art carved wooden snake is an early piece (I believe-it’s signed but not dated) by well-known Santa Fe artist Jim “Jimbo” Davila, who was especially known for his fantastic snakes in the 1980s &’90s. Every one of them is unique-this one is a bit more subdued & natural in color than a lot of his later snakes but it’s a terrific piece. It measures about 23″ long x about 10″ wide. In very good vintage condition overall, although I believe two of the front fangs may be broken off. Please take a close look at the photos to ascertain condition. I love this snake’s almost gleeful expression-I think it’s got a twinkle in its eyes! I hope you’ll love this somewhat rare piece as much as we have. I don’t want to create a hassle for anyone but I do want to make sure you get your package safely. Again, thanks so much for understanding.
Vintage Jim Jimbo DAVILA Snake Carving Santa Fe Folk Art
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