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Taxidermy Study of A Cobra & Mongoose
In battle since the 1930s, the mongoose and king cobra, legendary enemies, square off in this classic encounter. Here the mongoose, master of the quick dart, dances and feints to make the cobra strike and miss….then the little snake-hater himself will strike. Mongooses are almost always victorious because of their speed, agility, timing and thick coat, but this particular battle is long from finished.
Unafraid, the mongoose brings the fight to the snake always with the purpose of getting a firm toothhold on the head, for a bitten king cobra lashes about so violently it often dislodges its adversary. As the snake maneuvers to strike without getting too far off balance, it finds the mongoose poised and ready to execute a seemingly impossible escape or counterattack. The battle sways one way and then the other like ship swaying in a rough sea.
The cobra shows some semblance of an attack to his left jowl, where a medics advice would be welcome, though the overall condition of both fighters is good considering how long they have been sparring.
Still seemingly inseparable, with nothing to choose between the brave fighters, this embattled pair have been squabbling for well over eighty years now. Will their fight ever end?.. Maybe in round three thousand and eighty three…
NB This pair have an admirer in none other than antiques expert and general top chap Tim Wonnacott, who upon seeing the pair offered to give them a new home immediately!
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The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
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Unafraid, the mongoose brings the fight to the snake always with the purpose of getting a firm toothhold on the head, for a bitten king cobra lashes about so violently it often dislodges its adversary. As the snake maneuvers to strike without getting too far off balance, it finds the mongoose poised and ready to execute a seemingly impossible escape or counterattack. The battle sways one way and then the other like ship swaying in a rough sea.
The cobra shows some semblance of an attack to his left jowl, where a medics advice would be welcome, though the overall condition of both fighters is good considering how long they have been sparring.
Still seemingly inseparable, with nothing to choose between the brave fighters, this embattled pair have been squabbling for well over eighty years now. Will their fight ever end?.. Maybe in round three thousand and eighty three…
NB This pair have an admirer in none other than antiques expert and general top chap Tim Wonnacott, who upon seeing the pair offered to give them a new home immediately!
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 20/MAR/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
DimensionsDepth 9 inches
Width 9 inches
Height 22 inches
Category Antique Taxidermy
Date c.1930
1930s Antiques Origin Indian
Condition Good.
Item code as155a430
Status Sold
£165.00 
$214.04 
€197.34 
$
€
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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