Sacred Ibis, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1889

"Sacred Ibis" is a chromolithograph print from the "Birds of the Tropics" series, created by Allen & Ginter in 1889. This print depicts a sacred ibis, a bird species native to Africa and the Middle East, standing on a sandy path with a green snake in its beak. The background features a glimpse of ancient Egyptian architecture, highlighting the historical significance of the ibis in Egyptian mythology. The print is small, measuring just 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches, and is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. This print, along with the entire "Birds of the Tropics" series, was originally distributed as a trading card by Allen & Ginter, a company known for its cigarette brands.