Serpent 1815 - 1825

This wooden "Serpent" (1815-1825) by C. Baudouin is a wind instrument in the shape of a snake, a design that was popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. The instrument is constructed of wood covered in leather, and features brass fittings. Its unique serpentine form adds a visual element to the traditional wind instrument. This specific Serpent is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York.