Man and Serpent

Cleveland Museum of Art

The sculpture "Man and Serpent" by an unknown artist depicts a man and a serpent. The man is bald, has a large head, and a wide face with a large mouth and small eyes. He wears a robe with a geometric pattern on the chest and sleeves. The man's right leg is bent behind him, while his left leg is bent in front of him. His right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand near his head, and his left arm is bent at the elbow with the hand near his stomach. The serpent is coiled around the base of the sculpture, on what appears to be a fruit or vegetable. The sculpture appears to be made of ivory or a similar material and has a smooth, polished finish. The background of the image is dark gray, with a lighter gray surface that the sculpture stands on.