DescriptionBeautifully detailed vintage brass cobra snake incense burner. The Snake has a very paradoxical and mythical reputation. It is essentially associated with transformation, healing, and life energy. Druids were sometimes called snakes or Adders. The story of St. Patrick ridding Ireland of snakes is viewed by most contemporary Pagans as a euphemism for killing the Druids. The serpent’s egg, or glain, was the most treasured possession of a Druid.The Snake can glide through crevices into the Underworld. It represents our ability to die and be reborn, thereby symbolizing rebirth, resurrection, initiation and wisdom. The Snake can journey through life gracefully and magically, shedding old life easily when time comes. This shedding represents the higher wisdom that comes with the passing of time, symbolized by the ouroborus (a snake swallowing its own tail), which signifies eternity.Great for incense sticks, cones or small incense pieces.Beautiful patina you can polish & clean if you wish, personally I think it adds character. Since these are vintage some have been used, and may contain vintage soot inside. I think this just adds to the character of this beautiful pieces. <3
