Symbol of healing, the serpent was also the guardian and protector of sacred places and objects. The Greeks revered the serpent for its wisdom and healing powers. Originals of these can be seen in museums across the world, but the prototypes are in the Olympia museum in Greece. All our bronze items, are cast in Greece, using the traditional bronze cast method. As nothing is mass-produced, there will inevitably be slight variations in patination and colouring. Each piece is, therefore, unique.(28540)