Serpent Tree, Modern sculpture at Museum of Fine Arts, Angers, France.
The Serpent Tree features twelve colorful snake heads with open mouths arranged in a vertical structure made of polyester resin.
Created in 1992 by Niki de Saint Phalle, the sculpture underwent major restoration in 2017 after exposure to weather conditions caused deterioration.
The snake motif represents both personal trauma from the artist's childhood and symbols of feminine power in artistic expression.
The sculpture stands on the museum terrace and received a 70,000 euro restoration funded by BNP Paribas Foundation to preserve its original colors.
Originally designed as a fountain with water flowing from the snake mouths, this feature was never implemented in the final installation.
Location: Angers
Inception: 1992
Creator: Niki de Saint Phalle
GPS coordinates: 47.46881,-0.55503
Latest update: May 6, 2025 05:24
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