The wood carving shows a ferocious male lion in combat with a large green spotted boa constrictor. The snake has coiled itself around the body of the cat and they are head to head with open mouths. Nicely carved with good detail and painted surface. Mounted on a rectangular black wood base with title in pencil on bottom. Possibly one of two known similar carvings. According to an article on the artist, he was a self taught carver and violin maker who moved to the United States from Quebec, Canada in 1891. He would travel in the States & Canada lecturing & showing his carvings. The carving is accompanied by a small group of biographical and historical information on his carvings. SIZE: 9-1/4″ h x 18″ l. Base: 19″ x 7-1/2″ x 1-3/4″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 51037-1 (2,000-4,000)