The snake shed head encapsulations were an extension that grew out of regional folk lore where I grew up in south west Texas. My grandfather was Native American and on hot days would hang a dead rattle snake on a fence for rain. This indigenous practice along with the shocking shed discoveries I would find waking in the desert lead to this series of work.

This is one out of four different snake heads in the series. Last photo is picture of others in the group sold individually. More info about the artist is also on marianochavez.com

Details:

Snake shed mask and paper encapsulated in resin. Measures 9" x11.5" x 3.5"

signed in back lower left side of piece

These pieces are best displayed in a dark environment with direct overhead spotlight (instructions included)

Currently the artist 12 wasp heads sculpture is displayed at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago in ‘The Long Dream’ that runs until May 2 2021 more info here: MCA

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