Snake artifact used in shamanic rituals 4,000 years ago, archaeologists say

Archaeologists find 4,000-year-old cobra-shaped ceramic handle

A team of archaeologists from National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan have uncovered a 4,000-year-old cobra-shaped ceramic handle in the Guanyin District of Taoyuan City. The handle is likely a representation of the Taiwan cobra, the only species of cobra from the family Elapidae native to Taiwan. The species is among the most common venomous snakes found in China and Taiwan, leading to numerous incidents of snakebites in humans. “Snakes are oft…

Snake artifact used in shamanic rituals 4,000 years ago, archaeologists say

Its discovery is considered “important,” archaeologists in Taiwan said.

Snake artifact used in shamanic rituals 4,000 years ago, archaeologists say

Its discovery is considered “important,” archaeologists in Taiwan said.

Snake artifact used in shamanic rituals 4,000 years ago, archaeologists say

Its discovery is considered “important,” archaeologists in Taiwan said.

Snake artifact used in shamanic rituals 4,000 years ago, archaeologists say

Its discovery is considered “important,” archaeologists in Taiwan said.

Snake artifact used in shamanic rituals 4,000 years ago, archaeologists say

Its discovery is considered “important,” archaeologists in Taiwan said.