Antique Framed Print : Peringuey's Adder - Coiled protectively on dune sand - Dunes - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa
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Peringuey's Adder - Coiled protectively on dune sand - Dunes - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa
KAT-463
Peringuey's Adder - Coiled protectively on dune sand
Dunes - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa
Bitis peringueyi
Karl Terblanche
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Adder Adders Coiled Defence Deserts Namib Peringueys Snake Snakes Southern Central Africa Amphibians And Reptiles
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 24.7cm (14.6" x 9.7")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
Namib's Sand Guardian - KAT-463, the Coiled Protector of the Dunes!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print by Karl Andre Terblanche, we witness an extraordinary sight in the heart of Namibia's vast desert. Meet KAT-463, a Peringuey's Adder who has mastered the art of self-defense on these golden dunes. With its scales glistening under the African sun, this single-minded reptile showcases its remarkable ability to coil protectively on the soft sand. Its body forms a perfect spiral as if it were guarding ancient secrets buried beneath. As we delve into this snapshot from nature's treasure trove, we are transported to Southern Central Africa where deserts come alive with unique wildlife. The Namib Desert provides an ideal backdrop for KAT-463 to showcase its survival skills and blend seamlessly into its surroundings. This close-up encounter reveals every intricate detail of our slithering friend - from its mesmerizing patterns to those piercing eyes that seem to hold countless stories within them. With each scale perfectly aligned, it is clear that Mother Nature has crafted a true masterpiece in this adder. So let us marvel at KAT-463's unwavering determination and adaptability in one of Earth's harshest environments. This incredible creature reminds us that even amidst adversity, life finds a way to flourish – whether coiled up or ready for action!
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