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Hand-carved wood / 2025

Rattle Snek

A whimsically hand-carved miniature rattlesnake rendered in wood.

Hand-carved wooden rattlesnake sculpture with a segmented tail.
Hand-carved wooden rattlesnake sculpture with a segmented tail.

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About the work

Rattle Snek captures the form and spirit of a rattlesnake in repose. Whittled from a single piece of wood, the body curves organically; the tail’s precise segmentation suggests a classic rattle. Subtle staining creates the illusion of scales and shadow, adding depth without obscuring material simplicity.

Set against speckled granite, the piece juxtaposes organic craft with modern texture. The head lifts slightly, posture mid-slither’— a pause before motion.

Equal parts folk art and nature study, Rattle Snek celebrates hand tools and close observation. In miniature, this snek still holds its ground.

Snek Peeks

Below are additional views of the piece included in the gallery.

Medium
Hand-carved wood
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sculpture / whittle