Florentino Martinez is a master the tiny mostintricate and unbelievably delicate details. With hands of a surgeon he has carved this amazingKolowisifrom a piece of apple coral. KOLOWISI is the traditional horned & feathered serpent who is the guardian of water sources. The swirling pattern of the coral give the body movement leading up the the head. Look closely at the two layered headdresses at the neck, at back of the square geometric headdress you’ll see small incised dragonflies while individual feathers make up the rounded headdress. A remarkablehorn with spiraling lines sits atop the head. The mouth bears razor sharp teeth whilean unbelievablythin tongueflicksout. Micro pieces of rounded turquoise are inlaidas eyes andare attention grabbingnext to the red coral. This piece is an absolute wonder to hold and study with a magnifying glass. Measuring about 3 3/4″ long, 1″ wide and 1 1/8″ tall.