Nepalese Serpentine Form Vine, Wall Mounted

A branch that never saw a straight line it liked.

This serpentine form vine, wall mounted, is from Nepal and dates to the early 20th century. It is vine wood. Twisting woody vines have long been gathered for decoration and for small tools, and their curling shapes are often left untouched. This one winds in a tight, regular zigzag from top to bottom, ending in a small hook at each end. The wood is dark brown and thin, and the coils lean slightly to one side. It is 60 inches wide.

A line drawing that got up and left the page.