This carving shows a golden tree snake climbing a small branch. Golden tree snakes often can be found in pandanus surprising ladies who gather this for weaving!
Carved using a collection of hand tools along with a modern grinder. Painted using acrylic paint.
Name: Soloman Nelson
Language: Wagilak
Biography:
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