The snake is not a creature a lot of people really like. Some people have a horrible phobia of snakes and won't go near them. Others actually like the reptiles, especially the cobra. The cobra is known as the king of the snakes. It's also one of the most venomous snakes in the world. In fact, the king cobra is the world's largest venomous snake and is very, very aggressive. There are a number of other cobra species in the world, and most are recognized by the hood made from their expanded neck ribs. This Large Cobra Patch shows off that hood in all its glory. It's one of the Wild Animal Patches on The Cheap Place.
The snake is a common symbol found in many different cultures. It is often associated with trouble, death, rebirth, protection, or transformation. It's not always a negative symbol. For example, in many Native American cultures, the snake is a symbol of assertive power. In Celtic belief, the snake is very wise and possesses secret knowledge. The Greek symbol of the caduceus features entwined snakes as a way of showing balance, union, and regeneration. The cobra has further meaning: in Egypt, it symbolizes the sun and is associated with the afterlife. In India, the cobra is a symbol of eternity.
This patch measures ten inches wide by eleven inches tall. Because it's so large, it's very detailed. It's done in browns and greens and features die cut black borders. These borders make it easy to sew the patch onto leather materials. If you're not putting it on leather, you can sew it on.
