Nepalese Serpentine Form Vine

One long ribbon of vine, curled like a snake that stopped in the middle of its walk.

This serpentine form vine is from Nepal and dates to the early 20th century. It is vine wood. Woody vines are often gathered for their naturally twisting shapes, and are used for decoration as found. This one has tight, rounded waves at the bottom, which loosen as they climb. A small knot or ring marks the narrow top. The wood is a warm tan, smooth and slender. It is 47 inches wide.

Hard to straighten and not worth the effort.