In all eras and in all cultures the snake has fascinated humankind and inspired the creation of striking works of art. This publication is dedicated for the first time to the whole spectrum of the snake in jewellery. The examples span everything from Hellenistic snake bangles to the glittering Art Nouveau creations by Lalique and Fouquet, from the luxurious creations by Cartier and Faberg to the playful objects of contemporary jewellery artists, from snake motifs from Mexico and the golden snakes of the Akan in Ghana to Indian snake jewellery and Japanese snake netsukes in jewellery the seductive power of the snake is unfailing. Let it put you under its spell!
