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Artifact

Boa Constrictor

Description

  • Written on back: "Mr. Irwin and Mr. Lovelady holding a boa constrictor snake. If this snake coiled around a person, it could break every bone in their body."

Background Information

  • Photograph taken by John Braybrook, who drilled for oil in Colombia from 1930 to 1943.

Map Location

Latitude: 6° 56' 0.535" N
Longitude: 73° 45' 4.226" W

Date

November 1930

Dimensions

inches
Length:
5.0
Height:
3.5

Events, Places, People

  • John Braybrook
  • Colombia

Originating Location

South America›Colombia

Subject

  • Irwin and Lovelady holding a boa constrictor in between them. They are standing on a dirt road and there are buildings behind them. They are wearing white shifts and pants.

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