Snake Charming (1 results)

Unbound pages. Condition: Very Good. This intriguing vintage illustration is of a Burmese snake-charmer interacting with a cobra. The scene captures the charmer enticing the cobra from its basket and hypnotising it into submission. The text describes how snake-charming was once a respected craft in Burma but is now a fading tradition. The charmer's intense focus and skill in handling the dangerous cobra highlight the artistry and bravery involved in the performance. It's a fascinating glimpse into a practice that has mesmerised audiences for centuries. 2 pages, illustrated with black & white photographs. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 24 x 36 cms. Category: Country Life Experience; This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.